Introduction:
Learn how to fold a striped candle napkin. This beautiful fold is done with two napkins and is put into a glass. Amazing! A Striped candle is nothing more than a stylishly rolled-up napkin inside a drinking glass. This type of napkin folding is perfect for any occasion with many guests, such as a wedding or a birthday. It is also suitable for any event you want to decorate the table nicely. And it will also leave an impression on your guests since it’s different from other folds where napkins are usually placed around the plate.
This is a moderately hard napkin to make but this guide comes with pictures and detailed steps so even a beginner can make it. Have fun reading this napkin fold guide!
Place one napkin on top of the other
In this napkin fold, you will be making use of two napkins. A green and yellow napkin to make the stripe design. Get your two square napkins of two different colors of your choice and find a flat surface where you could start folding.
Position the first napkin (green) like a diamond. For the second napkin (yellow), turn it into a triangle by folding it in half.
Position the second napkin on top of the first napkin. Follow the image above on how the two napkins was positioned.
Create the stripe design of the standing napkin
Fold the bottom corner of the green napkin towards the top. This is what your napkin should look like after folding the bottom corner. It should form the stripe design.
And then fold the bottom edge towards the top. An inch from the bottom is more than enough This will secure the two napkins together when you do this fold.
Then flip the napkin around. Hooray! You are almost finished with making this fold.
Roll to Make the striped candle napkin fold
For the last step, you will have to roll the napkin from right to left so that a pillar or tube is formed. Start by gently rolling the right side to the left.
Keep rolling until you reach the end.
Make the candle napkin stand by inserting it into the glass. Good job! The striped napkin fold is done!
Extra Tips
- Iron the napkin first if you want it to look better.
- Color combinations are important as they will make or break the table setting. Consider the theme and other factors.
- Have fun learning how to fold the napkins.