How to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose

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A paper napkin rose can make a lovely table decoration that is sure to impress a date, dinner party guests, or a young child. Just grab a paper napkin and in a few minutes you can create your own floral origami. It adds a creative personal touch to a special dinner or occasion. It doesn't cost much and is very simple to do.

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Wrapping Method

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    Then, fold the top down about two inches (5 cm). Press the fold with your fingers. The folded portion at the top will be used to make the head of the flower. [1]
    • Using a table or flat surface to work will make this step easier.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Pinch the napkin between your index and middle finger tightly. You fingers should be pointed in the same direction as the fold.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Start by going behind your fingers. Make sure the bottom wraps evenly with the top. Continue wrapping the napkin tightly around your fingers until there are about two inches (5cm) left, then stop.
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    This will create a small triangle on top of the flap. The fold will help to shape the rose and create a little separation between the layers of petals.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    The napkin should now be cylindrical in shape. Make sure the top and bottom are about even in size.
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    Keep your fingers in the head of the flower. Hold the coils around your fingers in place. Use your free hand to work on the stem.
    • Pinch the napkin just below the two inch fold and begin twisting with your free hand.
    • Once the base is secure, pull your fingers out gently.
    • Keep twisting until you get about halfway down the stem, then stop.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    This will create a leaf for the stem. Pinch the leaf between your fingers to keep it loose as you continue twisting the stem to the bottom.
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Making a paper rose out of a napkin is a great trick to know. If you're ever in need of a flower and don't have time or money to spend at a floral shop, this simple trick can save the day.
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Coiling Method

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    Open it up all the way so it looks like a large square. The creases in the napkin should form four smaller squares on the fabric. Place the napkin flat on top of your palm.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Place your index finger in the center crease on the top side of the napkin and your middle finger on the bottom side. [2] The palm of your hand should be facing you.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    The top of the napkin should be slightly shorter than the bottom. Hold the edges closest to you with your free hand to keep the napkin in place.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Hold the fold in place with your thumb. Then turn your hand back over so you are holding it with thumb on the bottom and your index and middle finger on top. This will leave just your pinky and ring finger free.
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    Pinch your middle finger and ring finger together to hold the remainder of the napkin between them. The remainder of the napkin should now be sticking up on the backside of your hand.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Use your thumb to hold the end of the napkin in place. If you look at the back of your hand you should only see your middle finger on the exterior of the napkin. All of your other fingers should be inside the coil of the napkin.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    With your free hand, squeeze the napkin just beyond the tips of your fingers. Once you have firmly pinched the napkin you can remove your other hand from the flower head.
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    Follow the direction of the folds you created to form flower head when twisting the stem. After about one inch of the stem is formed, stop twisting. The top of the flower should be able to remain firmly in place now.
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    Leave one of the corners free and begin to twist the napkin to form the base of the stem. The free corner will be used to make a leaf for the stem. Twist until you reach the desired size for the leaf.
  10. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    The more you twist the thinner the stem will be. Just be careful not to twist so hard you tear the napkin. Once you reach the middle you can adjust the flower stem a bit so it looks natural.
  11. Watermark wikiHow to Fold a Napkin Into a Rose
    It makes a great centerpiece for a table. You can also give it to a special someone. It's a simple and sweet gesture. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to make a paper napkin rose in just a few minutes. They cost less money than real flowers and they won't ever wilt or lose their petals.
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    Is there another way that's easier than that?
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    I am not sure if there is an easier method. If you find one, great job, but if you practice the harder method you will get better at it with time.
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      1. ↑ http://www.charliethejugglingclown.com/napkin_rose.htm
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K8NRpc7PMw

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      A paper napkin rose can make a fancy table decoration that’s sure to impress, and it’s actually quite simple to do. Start by unfolding your paper napkin fully. Then, fold the top down about 2 inches to make the head of the flower. Hold the upper left corner between your fingers, and wrap the napkin around your fingers until there are only 2 inches left. Fold the flap in the upper right corner diagonally to the top edge to make a small triangle on top of the flap. Wrap the corner around your fingers to make a cylindrical shape. Twist the base of the rose tightly to form the stem, then find a corner at the bottom of the napkin and pull it gently so it sticks out to create a leaf. To learn how to make a paper napkin rose with the coiling method, keep reading!

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