Learn ArtToilet-paper folds
Pleated fan
An accordion pleat splayed into a half-fan — a small flourish for premium baths.
Intermediate 2 min ~8 repsRoom attendant
Watch it folded — Toilet-paper folds
You'll learn to
- Pinch one end and splay the other into an even fan
You'll need
- • Toilet roll, on the holder — 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 the tail evenly.
CarefulWash hands first. Many luxury brands ban TP folding on hygiene grounds — follow your property's policy.
2.Pinch the pleats together at one end.
3.Splay the free end into a fan and tuck the pinch behind the roll.
StandardEven fan rays, pinch hidden.
What 'done right' looks like
- Fan rays are even
- Pinch tucked out of sight
Common mistakes → the fix
- ✗ Fan collapses
✓ Pinch tighter and crease each pleat before splaying.
Pro tips
- ★ Keep rays shallow — a wide fan tears the perforation.
Finishing & placement
Centred, fan facing out.
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