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After our paper napkin folding and decorating ideas with glass napkins, we turn today to the napkins. These table decor items are often used for special occasions, such as party meals and weddings.
In addition, nowadays, more and more people are rediscovering the use of cloth napkins on a daily basis. It is a way for them to save money but also to avoid the waste of paper. Whatever the reason why you decided to use cloth napkins, be aware that they are particularly suitable for creative table decoration. To prove it to you, we have selected
5 video tutorials folding cloth napkin.
They will teach you how to make original napkin decorations for your dining table. Note, these tutorials are just as workable with paper towels. Even if the result will be less chic, you can always impress your guests with interesting folds for disposable napkins.
Tutorial folding cloth napkin shaped tree leaf
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Towel folding is an art that can be learned and that can help us enormously in the creation of a harmonious and creative table. Some types of folding are specific for cloth napkins, others for paper napkins. But there are also cases that adapt to the types of material. This is the case especially for the folding cloth napkin below that allows us to make a tree leaf.
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This folding cloth napkin is not very difficult since it consists essentially in forming small folds on the support with which one works. This is then divided into two parts that are folded against each other to create the impression of two symmetrical sides of the tree leaf. The towel sheet thus obtained is ideal for a plate decoration; it is very suitable for an autumn table, the season usually associated with the leaves of the tree and the decoration with these. Here is a video tutorial that shows how to proceed to achieve this easy cloth towel folding:
Fabric towel and plate decoration folding tutorial – star
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Make a star cloth napkin? It’s entirely possible ! What’s more, this is a very simple cloth napkin folding technique, as we will show you in a video tutorial at the bottom.
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As in our first tutorial, the cloth napkin folding technique consists essentially of making several folds. The major difficulty is to make them more or less identical. Aside from this detail, folding is easy and fast.
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The effect of this towel fold will be even more interesting if you can bet on a shiny towel. This kind of material will allow the realized star to reflect the light around, just like a real star. Given its shape, this type of towel folding is to use for the decoration of a plate. Place it in the middle of it, avoiding putting the cutlery in the same area. Here’s how to fold a towel according to this tutorial:
How to fold a cloth napkin for Christmas table decoration
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Want to give your Christmas table decoration a festive and suitable for the occasion? In this case, try our idea of folding in the shape of a Christmas tree! Your party table will be truly unique and your guests – very impressed.
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What’s great about this napkin folding tutorial is that it’s not at all difficult. In fact, once we understand the technique, it can be done in just a few minutes. This is good news for those who have a lot to do before the arrival of their guests!
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On the technical side, the tutorial will ask you to make some triangles. After this step, you should roll the towel folded in circles. You will get a kind of tree. To give your table table a more authentic look, choose colors of the season. Bet on a green, white or red towel. And, do not forget to decorate your tree with a star at the top! Watch the steps of this folding in the video tutorial below:
How to fold a cloth towel in the shape of a fire
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The following tutorial will allow you to perform a kind of fire using a cloth napkin. It is a way of folding a towel that is ideal for decorating a plate in an original way.
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The folding itself is a little more complex than the one in the tutorials seen previously. This is so because it is necessary to form several folds, both large and small. Some have the function of supporting the fire, the others – to imitate its flames.
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For a more interesting effect, one can opt for a cloth towel in color. The shades of yellow, orange and red are perfect for the occasion. But beware, they are to harmonize with the rest of your table decoration too! To learn how to fold a fire-shaped napkin, look at the tutorial at the bottom:
Tutorial folding towel fabric shaped tower
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Once you have learned how to make the fire-shaped cloth napkin fold, you can move on to another idea: the folding tower. Like the previous tutorial, the tour is performed in several consecutive steps. Their function is to form folds. These are then returned to create floors of the improvised tower.
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Thanks to its compact aspect, this folding is very practical. In addition, a towel folded into this shape can be decorated more. It is possible to add a ring, ribbon or flowers. These are to be placed around the tower or, why not, in the hollow part inside this one.
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To add to that, a towel folded in this form is really very versatile. It would be enough to select a suitable color and it can be used for all occasions. The video below will guide you in achieving this interesting folding.
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