How to Fold a Napkin

How to Fold a Lotus Flower Napkin

1. Lay the fully unfolded napkin flat on the table with the inner side facing up.

2. Fold all four corners toward the center so that they meet in the middle.

3. Repeat by folding the new four corners again toward the center.

4. Carefully flip the napkin over and once more fold all four corners to the middle.

5. Gently pull out the corners on the underside of the napkin to form the petals.

6. For a fuller look: also pull out the points from the layer underneath – this creates the illusion of layered petals.

How to Fold a Star-Shaped Napkin

1. Lay a fully unfolded napkin flat with the inside facing up.

2. Fold the left and right sides toward the center so the edges meet. The open ends should face you.

3. Fold the top and bottom edges toward the center, then unfold them again.

4. Fold the bottom edge upward a small amount. Repeat this step on the top edge, continuing in accordion-style folds until you have about seven layers.

5. Fold all four corners inward.

6. Fold the napkin back and forth down the middle, like a fan.

7. Carefully pull the edges at the top and bottom outward.

8. Your star is complete!

How to Fold a Decorative Paper Napkin Flower

1. Cut the napkin into four equal pieces.

2. Stack all layers precisely on top of each other – you should have 12 layers of paper.

3. Fold the stack once down the middle and unfold again.

4. Then fold the top and bottom edges inward toward the center and unfold – these will serve as guide lines.

5. Begin folding the bottom edge upward in small increments. Flip the stack and continue folding from the other side – about seven folds total, like an accordion.

6. Use scissors to round the corners on both ends.

7. Tie a string or ribbon around the middle to secure the shape.

8. Gently lift each layer of paper upward, one by one, pulling it as far toward the center as possible to hide the string and create a full bloom. Each side will fan out into a 12-layered paper flower.