Would you like to create a festive atmosphere without waiting for special occasions? For a successful evening, all you need is good spirits, delicious food, and the touch of magic that a well-set table exudes. It only takes 30 seconds to fold a napkin into a standing fan. This small gesture transforms your dining room into a place full of elegance and charm. A folded standing fan made from a napkin suits many occasions:

  • Weddings: The standing fan symbolizes the unfolding of a new phase of life.
  • Birthdays: Each fold represents a year of memories.
  • Christmas: The standing fan reminds of a decorated Christmas tree.
  • New Year's Eve: The fan shape resembles a firework streak in the night sky.
  • Mother's Day: A lovingly folded standing fan shows your appreciation.
  • Summer Parties: The fan evokes associations to balmy summer evenings.

Whether it's a family gathering, children's party, or romantic dinner – a napkin folded into a standing fan adds that special touch to any occasion.

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How to Fold a Napkin into a Standing Fan: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Description

On our platform, you will find many instructions with photos and videos. Before you begin folding the napkin into a standing fan, it's best to watch the video first. Then you can follow the step-by-step guide. We have photographed each action so that you can easily follow along.

A tip from us: Do not skimp on the quality of the napkins. A cheap white napkin will not hold its shape and will not exude the magic that transforms a regular meal into a festive dinner.

Folding a napkin into a standing fan: Step 1
Step 1: Fold the napkin in half vertically in front of you. Then, start folding the napkin like an accordion from the bottom.
Folding the napkin into a standing fan: Step 2
Step 2: After folding most of the napkin like an accordion, fold the napkin in half at the center, then fold the end of the napkin to the side. Do it as shown in the photo. If it's unclear, watch the video. This step is necessary for our fan to stand on the plate and not lie flat.
Folding a napkin into a standing fan: Step 3
Step 3: Now, place the napkin nicely on the plate and fan it out. Done!

Folding a Napkin into a Standing Fan: Afterword and Thank You

We have created this guide especially for you and would be delighted if you try to fold your napkin following our instructions. Hopefully, you succeed and your celebration or romantic evening becomes even more beautiful.

Let your creativity run wild! Try out different napkin colors and materials to find your personal style. How about combining the standing fan napkins with small name tags or decorating them with fragrant herbs?

We thank you for taking the time to read our guide and wish you a lot of fun while folding. If you're up for more, feel free to check out our other articles on napkin folding guides. There you will find even more creative ideas for your table decoration.

Remember: Every folded standing fan tells a story and makes your table unique. So, have fun experimenting and let your imagination soar! We would be thrilled if you share your experiences with us and maybe even post photos of your folded napkin standing fans.

Perhaps you will inspire others to creatively decorate their tables. Together, we can build a community of napkin artists who inspire each other with new ideas and techniques.

Enjoy folding and have a wonderful time at your next celebration!

Folding a napkin into a standing fan: Instructions with photos and video

Published on by Vitalii Shynakov
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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.