3. Table Napkin
A table napkin is a
piece of cloth, usually
made out of linen,
cotton and sometimes
paper.
4. Uses of Table Napkin
It is use for wiping
your hands and mouth
while eating
and drinking.
It is also use in
wiping your face when
needed and to protect
your lap from spills.
5. Purpose of Table Napkin Folding
A folded table napkin is
placed on the table for the
guest’s use and to contribute
to the appearance of the cover
and the whole dining
environment.
A table napkin does not
simply rest on a table, each
fold and style projects
different types of elegance.
6. Purpose of Table Napkin Folding
A table napkin when
properly fold, may enhances
one’s dining experience and
each reflects personality and
creativity.
Table napkin folds are
very helpful when it comes to
the plating of certain
restaurants because they
show class, personality and
neatness.
7. Styles of Table Napkin Folding
PYRAMID FOLD ARROW FOLD BIRD OF PARADISE FOLD
DIAMOND FOLD
SAIL FOLD
FRENCH FOLD
ROSEBUD FOLD
BISHOPS HAT FOLD
CONE FOLD
8. CROWN FOLD
ROSE FOLD NECKTIE FOLD T-SHIRT FOLD
STANDING FAN FOLD
CANDLE FOLD POCKET FOLD FOLDED BOX FOLD
INVERTED SAIL FOLD
Styles of Table Napkin Folding
9. 1. The Pyramid Napkin Folding!
• A simple napkin folding, fast, and can be made easily with most
napkins. If the napkin being used is thin and flops easily then iron it with
light starch prior to folding and it will turn out perfectly!
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3. Rotate the napkin
so the open end
faces away from
you.
4. Fold the right end up
to meet the far
corner, ensuring the edge
of this new fold lays on
the centerline as shown.
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5. Repeat the last
step with the left
side, folding the left
tip up to the far
corner, creating a
diamond shape with
a seam running
down the center.
6. Turn the napkin
over, keeping the open
end
facing away from you.
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7. Fold the napkin
in half by bringing
the farthest point
of the diamond up
and back to the
nearest point.
8. Turn the napkin
over again, this time
keeping the open
end facing towards
you.
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9. Fold the napkin
along the center
seam and you have
a neat, sturdy
pyramid. If your
napkin won't
stand neatly then
you may need a
little starch.
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7. Do the same with the left
corner, fold it diagonally
toward you and press it
down next to the previous
fold.
8. Fold the two "wings" that
you just made in folds 6 and 7
under so that you have your
original triangle shape back.
Once again an iron can make
a world of difference.
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1. Lay the napkin face- down in front
of you.
2. Fold the two right corners
of the napkin in so the tips rest
at the center.
3. Fold the remaining two
corners of the napkin in so the
tips meet with the last two in
the center.
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4. Once again, begin folding
the outer corners in so they meet
at the center.
5. Once all of the tips are folded
you are left with a square about
1/4 the size of the unfolded
napkin.
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6. Flip it over.
7. Fold the corners in so
they meet in the center and
then place something
sturdy in the center, or hold
it with your fingers.
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8. While maintaining
downward pressure in the
center of the napkin, reach
underneath each corner
and pull out the flaps to
create petals.
9. Remove the center
weight and your rose
should look as pictured
here.
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1. Lay the napkin face- down
in front of you.
2. Fold the napkin in half
and orient the open end
towards you.
3. Fold the napkin like an
accordion starting at either
narrow end. Leave one end
with 2- 3 inches of unfolded
napkin to support the
standing fan.
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4. Fold the napkin
in half with the
accordion folds
on the outside.
5. Grasp the
unfolded corners
where they meet on
the open end and
fold them in
diagonally, tucking
them under the
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6. Open it and
stand it up. A
beautiful fan
for a beautiful
dinner.
34. ASSIGNMENT:
• BRING YOUR OWN TABLE
NAPKIN size ( 20’’X 20’’)
• PREPARE AN INDIVIDUAL
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING.
(10 FOLDS IN 3 MINUTES.)
