Book Specs
Binding
Trade Cloth
Publisher
Hearst Books
Published on
May 20, 1991
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
7.25x0.50x9.50 Inches
Weight
0.85 Pounds
About the Book
From formal sit-down dinners to everyday family meals to festive party buffets, artfully folded napkins are certain to delight, enchant, and enhance any occasion. No matter how simply or intricately done, elegant and creative napkin folds transform meals into celebrations. From quick-and-easy folds to intricate two-napkin creations, The Simple Art o Napkin Folding offers step-by-step directions and illustrations that take you through nearly 100 easy-to-make projects:
- Namecard folds -the Diamond, the Fortunella, the Cathedral, and the Wedding Ring
- Party-favor folds -the Algonquin, the Pyramid, the Flower Basket, and the Phoenix
- Novel centerpieces -Preening Peacocks, Birds -of-Paradise, Swans
- Breadbasket folds -the Artichoke and the Breadbasket
- Children's-party folds -pinwheels, sailboats, animal faces, paper airplanes, and party hats, all simple enough for children to do themselves, and ideal party activities
- Easy-to-follow instructions for making napkin rings
- Graphs for embroidering initials on napkins
- Instructions for painting or stenciling your own napkins for holidays and special occasions
- Even a guide for removing stains from heirloom linens and synthetic fabrics alike