Complete Illustrated Book of Napkins and Napkin Folding: How to create simple and elegant displays for every occasion, with more than 150 ideas for folding, making, decorating and embellishing

by Rick Beech, Andrea Spencer (Artist)

Overview

Napkins add the perfect finishing touch to every table setting. More than a functional item, they can transform and enhance an event. A pure white napkin, generous in size and made of heavy linen in a classic fold adds instant sophistication and formality; a multi-coloured fan bursting out of a cocktail glass imparts an immediate sense of fun and festivity. This comprehensive new book is a veritable bible of napkins and napkin folding. It not only offers an unprecedented number of folds in one volume but also shows - with stunning photographic example - how to make a decorative feature of napkins and how to style them for themed occasions and settings. The 100 napkin folds are each illustrated with step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. The folds are graded from simple designs that can be put together quickly to more complex folds that require starching and pressing. There are folds suitable for every occasion from children's birthdays and picnics to cocktail parties, weddings, and large-scale family celebrations. You might choose a French lily for formal dining, the clown's hat for a young child, the lover's knot for a special St Valentine dinner, or the cable for outdoor entertaining. A comprehensive introduction provides a fascinating history of napkin usage and etiquette. For those who want to make their own napkins for a specific occasion, advice is given on the types of fabric to choose. Information on laundering and pressing napkins will help keep fabrics in top condition. There are also ideas for making and decorating plain napkins. More than 50 inspirational projects provide different decorative ways to add the finishing touch to a napkin. Choose from hand and machine embroidery, appliquÚ, beading, paint effects and a whole array of stunning ideas for beaded, wired and hand-crafted napkin rings. Packed with classic and original ideas, shown in over 1000 stunning colour photographs and illustrations, this is the ultimate sourcebook for every napkin folder and for every dinner table.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780192062
Publisher:	Southwater
Publication date:	02/16/2013
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Rick Beech is an origami expert who has brought his creative folding skills to the art of the napkin, combining both professional expertise with original creative flair. Rick has taught hundreds of workshops and has worked in film and television. Through his company, Paper Magic, he provided origami entertainment to a huge client base by performing at dinner parties, award evenings and other corporate functions. In addition to all the classic folds you would expect, Rick has created for this book a fabulous selection of innovative napkin folds, to suit a variety of styles, design themes and table concepts.Andrea Spencer is a highly creative and extremely sought-after art director, stylist and journalist, whose beautifully elegant work appears regularly in leading inspirational and lifestyle magazines. She has also written and created the books Interior Details and Seashore Style, both published by Lorenz Books.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Napkins for all occasions 20

Inspirational ideas 22

Weddings 24

Celebrate in style 26

Family lunch 27

Supper for friends 28

The cocktail hour 29

Afternoon tea 30

A summer picnic 31

A beach party 32

Outdoor living 33

Festive occasions 34

Easter 35

Whites 36

Brights 37

Pastels 38

Neutrals 39

Florals 40

Nature table 41

Stripes and checks 42

Antique 44

Traditional 45

Oriental tables 46

Making and decorating napkins for all occasions 48

Inspirational ideas 50

Making a plain napkin 52

Making a bound-edge napkin 53

Cutlery roll 54

Napkin pocket 55

Drawn threadwork 56

Appliqué napkin 57

Couched organza 58

Pearl-trimmed appliquéd cupids 59

Cross-stitch napkin 60

Lemon slice napkin 61

Shell-edge napkin 62

Monograms 63

Cross-stitch heart/Beaded napkin 64

Simple stitching/Ric-rac braid 65

Easy embroidery 66

Hand-painted motif 67

Clover leaf tablecloth and napkin 68

Painted "cross-stitch" napkin 69

Napkin rings 70

Inspirational ideas 72

Orchid napkin tie 74

Riveted leaf napkin ring 75

Scented napkin ring 76

Buttoned wrap 77

Celebrate with paper 78

Paper star 80

Foil place tag 81

Fine wirework 82

Fretwork-style felt 84

Bead napkin ring/Ethnic napkin ring 85

Filigree beading 86

Punched-metal napkin ring 88

Silver service 89

A touch of gold 90

Daisy napkin ring 91

The art of napkin folding 92

Inspirational ideas 94

Easy Folds for Any Time 96

Diagonal roll 98

Folded roll 99

Candy cane 100

Double scroll 101

Night light 102

Scroll 103

Gathered pleats 104

Paper heart 105

Ice cream cone 106

Geometric style 107

Fanned pleats 108

The flag 109

Envelope fold 110

Breeze 111

Starfish 112

The wave 113

Knotted napkin 114

Wings 115

Sailing boat 116

Pure and simple 117

Cockscomb 118

Pure elegance 120

Duck step 121

Lover's knot 122

Clown's hat 124

Diamond 125

Fans and Pleats 126

Mathematics for concertina pleats 128

Napkin ring 129

Bishop's hat 130

Festival 131

Iris in a glass 132

Spiral ribbon 133

Palm leaf 134

Morning sun 135

Double fan 136

Fanned bow 138

Spreading fan 139

Springtime 140

Parasol 142

Knotted ribbon 143

The fan 144

Fire 146

Double jabot 148

Diamond breeze 150

Scallop 151

Chevrons 152

Cream horn 154

Spear 155

Flowerbud 156

Tulip 158

Cicada 160

French lily 162

Napkins for Special Events 164

Heart 166

The knot 167

Valentine rose 168

Easter bunny 170

Coronet 172

The swan 174

The corsage 176

Candle fan 178

Butterfly 180

The duck 182

Turbo 184

The dog 185

Gl cap 186

Flame 187

Samurai helmet 188

Mr spoon 190

Ocean liner 192

Fish 194

Christmas tree 196

Christmas candle 197

Christmas stocking 198

Christmas star 200

Complex Folds 202

The slipper 204

Water lily 206

Mitre 208

Carousel 210

Nautilus shell 212

Overcoat 214

Pinwheel 216

The shirt 218

Bow tie 220

Papillon 222

Oriental fold 224

The place mat 225

Rose 226

Pyramid 228

Pockets and Parcels 230

Buffet parcel 232

Picnic set 233

The cable 234

Envelope 236

Decorative pocket 237

Japanese pleats 238

Cable buffet 239

Gift-wrapped 240

Parcelled surprise 241

Waiter's jacket 242

Place card holder 244

Salt cellar 246

Bread basket 248

Sampan 250

Templates 252

Stitches 253

Index 254