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Napkin Fold #8: Stand Up Fan

It may look familiar to see a napkin folded into a fan shape. After all, it's an easy fold that's widely used in restaurants. Once you get the technique you'll find it simple to fold a dozen in no time at all.

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Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide STANDING FAN NAPKIN FOLD
If desired you can use starched napkins and iron the folds for sharper creases.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 1:
Lay the napkin out flat.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 2:
Fold the left half over so the fold is at the left.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 3:
Begin accordian folding at the bottom. Make each pleat about 3/4"-1" wide.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 4:
Pleat only about 2/3 of the napkin.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 5:
Fold the right side in half, underneath.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 6:
Fold the top left corner down at an angle. On the right side the edges should stick out about 1" past the fold of the napkin.


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 7:
Fold this 1" overlap under to secure the pleats and make the "stand".


Napkin folding photographs ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Finished Fold
Let go of the pleats and let the fan out. Adjust folds.


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