We have all admired table settings at restaurants and weddings. Napkins play an important practical as well as artistic role in the dining experience. Napkin Folding is a special art form, which anyone can learn. We will start with napkin rings, followed by beautiful examples of napkin art, and conclude by making one of our own: a Christmas Tree Napkin. Let’s get started…

Napkin Rings:
Metal Napkin Rings

Beaded Napkin Ring

Engagement Napkin Ring

Folded Napkins:
Rolled Napkins

Fanned Napkin

Artistic Napkins

Artistic Napkins

Ocean Waves Napkins

Easter Napkin (this design can also be a shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day)

Iris Napkin

Flower Napkin (with a fresh cut bloom)

Shirt Napkin

Swan Napkins

How to Make a Napkin Christmas Tree:

Place a Large Square Napkin on a Table.

Fold It in Half.

Fold It in Half Again to Form a Square.

Turn It Toward You. (loose edges at top & folded sides at bottom)

Fold a Small Triangle at Bottom.

Peel Down One Layer Toward Bottom

Fold Another Triangle Overlapping the First. (leave about an inch of the bottom layer exposed)

Repeat Process for Each Layer

Last Layer Completed

Fold Left Side Back to Form Half of Tree

Half Finished Christmas Tree

Finished Christmas Tree Napkin

Adjust the top of tree and folds as needed. Congratulations! You have successfully completed your first napkin folding project. Preparing for a wedding or a large dinner party? Only 199 napkins to go. lol

There are lots of how-to videos online or challenge yourself to come up with an original design. Have fun with it. What is the best folded napkin design you have ever seen? I loved the birds of paradise napkins at a Hawaiian restaurant. Please let me know your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!