Learn ArtNapkin folds
Standing fan
An upright pleated fan that rises from a self-made base — elegant on the plate or in a glass.
Intermediate 2 min ~9 repsBanquet
Watch it folded — Napkin folds
You'll learn to
- Pleat and stand a fan that rises straight
You'll need
- • Pressed napkin (45–50 cm) — 1
Step-by-step checkpoints
Watch the masterclass above for the live motion — use these diagrams to check each stage as you fold.
Diagram key
Valley fold — fold toward you
Mountain fold — fold away
Free edge / boundary
Centre / symmetry line
Tuck this flap under
Move / fold in this direction
Focus here
1.Accordion-pleat about three-quarters of the napkin across.
2.Fold in half with the pleats on the outside.
3.Fold the un-pleated flap into a triangle base, tuck it, then release the pleats to rise.
StandardEven rays, fan stands straight.
What 'done right' looks like
- Even, well-spaced rays
- Stands straight without leaning
Common mistakes → the fix
- ✗ Fan leans
✓ Make the triangle base wider and tuck it tighter.
Pro tips
- ★ Stand it in a wine glass for a fine-dining cover.
Finishing & placement
Plate centre, or in a glass.
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