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How beautiful it is to roll up paper napkins for a holiday. How to fold paper napkins beautifully in different ways

The napkin must be present on the table. This is necessary not only for decoration, but also for the convenience of maintaining hygiene during a meal. But if at an ordinary lunch or dinner, this element is simply put in a napkin holder, then napkins are served in a beautifully designed form for holidays and celebrations. They form a variety of flowers, fans, caps, candles and even shirts.

How beautiful to fold paper napkins photo

How to fan napkins on a table

1.First we make a holder for a folded napkin. It can be made of tone-on-tone cardboard or a postcard that matches the pattern and texture. Cut out an oblong oval shape 6-8 cm long

2.Special scissors and one side of the hole punch make holes on both sides

3.Pull a beautiful ribbon through the holes

4.we fold the napkin like an accordion, but from the middle with corners as shown in the photo

5.Insert the folded napkin into the holder and decorate the table with it



Peacock Tail Napkins

1.napkin is right side out and folded in half

2. 2/3 of the length of the folded napkin must be folded like an accordion

3.fold the napkin in half again so that the folded accordion is on your left, and not folded on the right side

4. Now take the napkin in your hands and, holding by the unfolded part, straighten the “tail”.

5.and last: fold the part that has not been folded like an accordion with a corner to make a napkin holder

How to festively fold herringbone napkins

1.napkin folded in 4 (since it is sold in bundles)

2.Fold one side, not reaching the edge of about 1 cm

3. do the same with the 2nd and 3rd sides of the napkin

4.then turn the napkin over

5. and turn the right and left sides. Right to the middle, and with the left we cover the right folded side

How to fold napkins in the original "Diplomat's pocket"

1.Large paper napkin, face out and folded in 4-fold

2. Tuck one corner of the napkin from the corner to the middle with strips 1-1.5 cm wide. We fold only half of the side.

3.turn the napkin over

4. to the middle we wrap the right and left corners

5.After the right and left corners are wrapped, turn the napkin over again

Lotus Flower Napkin

In this variant of folding the napkin, everything is quite simple at first glance.

1.The napkin is folded in such a way that as a result, at the first stage, we get a napkin folded by 1/2, in which the lower and upper folds are folded inward, and the middle fold is outward.

2.after that, we begin to fold the napkin like an accordion, moving strictly along the already formed folds

3. Then having pressed the folds well, we take our fingers by the middle of our “butterfly”.

4.Now we bend the corners of our napkin with triangles in the opposite direction from the fold of the side

5. And the last thing, with a simple movement of our hand, we unfold our flower from a napkin.

Well, since to describe this process so that everyone can understand what is in the go under this or that phrase, I think it is better to see how to do it.

Video - how to beautifully fold paper napkins in the form of a flower.

How to fold napkins video

I offer you 2 more options for folding napkins on the festive table with a detailed video describing the whole process.

"Beveled pocket" napkin

Napkin "Oriental Flower"

Table setting with napkins

Such a seemingly insignificant detail has a huge variety of shapes, colors, sizes and materials. The napkin can be completely simple, or, on the contrary, be exquisite, large in size or miniature, bright colors or monochromatic and elegant. Previously, this product was only used for hygiene purposes, so that you can dry your hands after eating or clean your clothes from possible stains.

Now napkins are also used as table decoration, and there are many different ways for this. However, in addition to the fact that the folded structure of the napkin should be interesting and unusual, it is also necessary so that guests can easily and quickly unfold it and, if necessary, apply it. There are many options for serving napkins, for example, they can be folded in the shape of a specific shape.

Openwork products will look amazing rolled up in an envelope, tube or triangle .

There are also dining sets with special serving rings , in which napkins are threaded and placed near the plate. Of course, it looks very aesthetically pleasing, and people at such a table will enjoy spending time.

But if the hostess has absolutely no time and the serving needs to be done quickly, then the napkins can be simply put in a napkin holder ... Also, it will not take much time, but the napkin will look beautiful and unusual when it is threaded into the handle of the cup. Or, for example, you can bandage a dessert spoon with it.

The napkin is considered a mandatory attribute of table decoration.

Two types of wipes are commonly used:

  1. fabric,
  2. paper.

Large napkins (35x35 cm - 45x45 cm) are usually served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Smaller paper products (25x25 cm - 35x35 cm) are more suitable for the coffee and tea table, as well as for dessert and cocktail tables.

For napkins, there is a basic rule about their edges. As a rule, paper napkins with a hemmed edge are used, but decorative ones with a fringe can also be served for a coffee-tea feast. The main thing is to arrange them beautifully so that the folded napkins are harmoniously combined with the tablecloth and with the dishes. It may be an option, for example, when the napkins and tablecloth are of the same color, or when these products differ in tone. The main rule is that the combination of colors should be harmonious and appropriate. In the event that the table is served with a double tablecloth, then you should fold the napkins in place and select them to match the main tablecloth.

How to serve napkins ? Everything is simple here. Place the folded napkins on or to the left of the snack plates. You can thread napkins into a decorative metal or braided ring. But if the table is served with ceramics, then it is also better to choose ceramic napkin rings.

When setting the table with napkins, you need to try to touch them with your hands as little as possible, since the presence of stains on these products is unacceptable.

A decorated napkin is usually placed under vases with sweets, fruits, containers of bread, under the main appliances. During a meal, it should be spread out on your knees to protect clothing from possible contamination, and if necessary, you could use it, for example, to blot your lips.



You must admit that it is a real art to be able to serve the table in an original and “tasty” way. If you want your loved ones or guests to enjoy being at the table, it is not enough just to arrange the dishes with food. There must be some other elements of decor and serving. We decided to tell you how to beautifully fold paper napkins on a festive table, the schemes are simple and light, and therefore every housewife can fold the original napkin.

It is quite common to fold serving napkins into different colors or sheets. Indeed, in this way, you can easily prepare the table for a solemn event, giving it at the same time a little vegetable theme. In the proposed master class, we will show you step by step how to fold a palm leaf-shaped serving napkin.
















On the left and right sides, it is necessary to make folds to form triangles. In this case, the middle of the napkin will be a common vertex for both triangles.



Now we turn the workpiece 90 degrees, this is required for convenience in further work. We begin to fold it in the form of an "accordion".





We straighten the folded napkin, giving it the shape of a sheet. This requires spreading it out more at the top.





We place our folded napkin on a plate and serve the cutlery.



How to fold paper and fabric napkins for table setting in the form of a pyramid

Table decoration is largely determined by the theme of the upcoming celebration. The style in which the decor will be made depends on this. But there are many reasons when you can decorate a table in a classic style. An additional touch to creating the desired style in the design of the table is the folding of the serving napkins. The method of folding napkins in the form of a pyramid proposed in this master class can be used when decorating a table and choosing a classic style.



We will show all the folding steps on a paper napkin with dimensions of 33x33 cm.











The result is a square blank. Let's turn it to the other side and simultaneously rotate it 180 degrees.





We turn the napkin over to the other side. Fold it in half along the middle line.



We put the resulting triangle on two sides. As you can see, our pyramid has only two faces so far.





Now all that remains is to set the pyramid, folded from a serving napkin, on a plate and prepare the cutlery.



One of the most common ways to fold serving napkins is to shape it into a lily shape. In our master class, we will show how to make this flower from a napkin taller and multi-tiered.



All stages will be demonstrated on a 33x33 cm paper napkin.











We bend the lower corner of the resulting square up, but do not reach the upper corner (retreat about 2.5-3 cm).



We will bend the same corner in the opposite direction, aligning it with the lower border of our workpiece.






Its right and left corners need to be connected together. To do this, insert the right corner into the left one. The lower part of our workpiece has taken on the shape of a ring.



From the front side, the napkin at this stage looks like this.







There are two layers left on the top of our folded napkin. We take one of them, bend it down and start it over the previous additions.



Our napkin folded water lily is ready. You can place it on a plate both horizontally and vertically.




Now you know how to fold paper napkins beautifully. We hope that our schemes will help you to set your festive table in an original way.
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Royal lily

1. The original shape of the napkin is face down.
2. Fold all corners in turn towards the center.
3. Turn the napkin over.
4. Bend the corners back to the center.
5. Holding the corners in the center, pull out the corners from below so that they form "petals".

Royal robe

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally downward.
2. Align the left and right corners with the apex of the triangle.
3. Fold them up.
4. Bend the top of the upper of the two lower triangles up to the middle.
5. ... even in half and again, going to the upper half of the napkin. Bend the bottom (the remaining triangle) back. Fasten the side corners to each other and pull out the points.
6. Bend the points of the "royal mantle" down and fasten behind the welt.

Hourglass

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded in half along the vertical axis (fold on the left)
2. Fold the top left and right corners down.
3. Fold the left and right lower corners up.
4. Fold the upper triangle down and the lower one up.

Flame


2. Fold the resulting triangle "accordion", leaving a small triangle on top.
3. Secure the accordion with the top.
4.… and fold the shape in half.
5. The resulting figure can be secured with a ring or decorative elements.

Shirt

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally.
2. Fold up the small strip of fabric at the base of the triangle and turn the napkin right side away.
3. Fold the right corner down to the left, the left corner down to the right.
4. Straighten the corners strictly symmetrically and bend the bottom edge back. "Shirt" can be decorated
bow or candy.

Small fish

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the top).
2. Fold the bottom corner up.
3. Fold down the protruding left corner.
4. Fold the right corner in the same way.
5. Fold the left side to the middle vertical line of the figure. Fold over the right side as well.
6. Turn the shape over and decorate it with a small seashell.

Sasha corners

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded in four with the right side out (open corners in the upper right part)
2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the lower left point.
3. Fold back the second layer of fabric so that the corner touches the center fold. Bend the first corner from the bottom so that it touches the corner at the center fold.
4. Fold the lower right and upper left corners back.
5. Place the napkin vertically on the table.

Slipper with train

1. The original form of the napkin is folded in half with the wrong side inward. Fold both upper corners of the napkin towards the middle.
2. Bend the formed vertex downward.
3. Turn the napkin right side up and fold the top corners back to the middle.
4. Turn the napkin over again and fold it in from the bottom edge.
5. Place folds under the square, holding it in the center with your fingers, and spread out on both sides
fan.

Tiara and lily

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the bottom)
2. Align the two side corners with the top one.
3. Fold the napkin so that the bottom corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top corner.
4. Fold the top corner down to the fold.
5a. Fold the sides back and insert one into the other so that a circle forms at the base.
5 B. Place the napkin straight.
6. Style "Lily"
We carry out operations 1-5 (see above). For a lily-style napkin fold, fold down the top two corners.

Tiered corners

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded in four.
2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the left point. Bend the second layer so that the second corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the first.
3. Repeat the above for the third and fourth layers of fabric so that all corners are 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
4. Fold the sides down and place the napkin on the table.

Princess Frog

The original shape of the napkin is face down.
1. Fold the top quarter of the napkin down and the bottom up.
2. Flip the napkin away from you and fold it in half along the horizontal axis towards you.
3. Fold the upper right corner down.
4. Lay the next corner inward.
5. Bend the last right corner back under the shape.
6. Do the same with the left corners.
7. Fold the shape in the middle.
8. Place it on the folded corners. Place confetti circles instead of eyes.

Tsar's bun

1. The original form of the napkin is seamy side up.
2. Fold all other corners towards the center.
3. Turn the napkin over and fold all corners back towards the center.
4. Turn the napkin over. Fold all the corners to the center again.
5. Fold the four corners inward from the center.
6. Fold all corners towards the center again and turn the napkin over.
7. Straighten the bent corners.

Hat with lapel


1. The original form of the napkin is folded with the wrong side inward (fold on the left).
2. Fold the napkin in half again to form a square (fold at the bottom).
3. Fold the lower left corner, leaving 2-3 cm to the top.
4. Fold the side corners inward and fasten in each other.
5. Place the napkin vertically to form a "hat" with a folding collar, bend one of the top vertices down.

Bishop's hat

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded in half (fold at the bottom).
2. Fold the top left and bottom right corners diagonally towards the middle. Flip the napkin so that the top right corner is at the bottom left.
3. Fold the shape in half along the horizontal axis, releasing the left triangles.
4. Fold the right side of the figure to the left and place it under the left triangle.
5. Finally, turn the napkin over and place the left side under the right triangle. Secure the corners.

Tent

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded horizontally in half (fold at the top).
2. Fold the napkin into a triangle (align the lower left corner with the lower right corner).
3. Move the right corner of the resulting triangle to the left.
4. Repeat steps 2, then move the lower right corner to the left.
5. Fold the right half of the triangle to the left and place the napkin so that the edges do not wrinkle.

Twisted tent

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded in half (fold at the top).
2. Align the bottom left corner of the napkin with the bottom right part to form an isosceles triangle on top.
3. Move the right corner to the right.
4. Repeat step 2 lower right corner to the left.
5. Fold the right half of the triangle to the left.
6. Roll the napkin from left to right.
7. Place the napkin in an upright position without unfolding it completely.

Find out how you can decorate the table setting beautifully with napkins. What are the types of napkins and how to make flowers, figures from tissue, paper napkins.

The hosts always prepare for any special event in advance. Indeed, in order for the holiday to be perfect, you need to take into account even all the small details, up to what color you will have a tablecloth on the tables, what napkins should be chosen for the general background of the hall. Everything on the festive table should look perfect. This is always highly regarded by the invited guests at the banquet. Next, we will study in detail how you can use napkins to decorate the table in an original way.

Types of napkins for table setting: photo

Napkins have been used for a long time. Our ancestors used fabric products in order to wipe their hands, not to get their face dirty during a meal. Certain rules of behavior at the table were followed:

  • At first, the owner unrolled the napkin, only after that the other guests were allowed to take this item.
  • You can not make too impetuous movements while eating, shake the napkin, especially waving it.
  • It was allowed to use the object only after serving the dish.
  • It is also indecent not to use a napkin if it is on the table.
  • After the dinner party was over, the item was left to the left of the plate. Throwing a napkin on a plate was considered bad taste.

There are a wide variety of types of napkins. Not only are they different in size, but they are also made from a variety of materials. Large cloths are used to cover the knees, and small items are used to wipe hands and face.



Types of napkins:

  1. Tissue- sew from silk, satin, cotton fabric.
  2. Patchwork style- such products can be sewn by yourself. They are made from matter of different colors. Craftswomen cut out and then sew on all sorts of shapes in the form of appliqués on the general background of the fabric.
  3. Bamboo napkins- most often used in order not to smear the tablecloth on the table.
  4. Paper napkins- the most common product option. They come in different colors, sizes, and differ in paper thickness.

What napkins can be used for table setting for a holiday, reception, dinner and lunch?

Obligatory attributes of a festive dinner are napkins. For serving, both fabric and paper products of various sizes, colors with and without drawings are used (this was already mentioned above). Many housewives prefer paper serving attributes, since they have a number of advantages over cloth ones:

  • There are many types of paper products with and without drawings, different colors. Paper attributes look very beautiful, especially if you create original compositions from them to decorate the table.
  • Paper napkins are inexpensive.
  • Cloths can be washed and reused, but they are not always washed perfectly, so sometimes reuse is not possible.


What should be the size of table napkins?

If you cannot decide what size napkins should be taken for festive gatherings with friends and family, then use the following rules:

  • In order to spend time in a small company - to drink tea with a delicious, sweet, very appetizing cake, small napkins 35 cm by 35 in size will be enough.
  • During dinner, lunch at home, use attributes measuring 40 centimeters by 40.
  • And for festive banquets, large napkins 50 cm by 50 cm are suitable.


Types of folding linen and cloth napkins for table setting: step by step diagrams

In order for the fabric attributes of table setting to keep their shape beautifully, they should be slightly starched. Thanks to this, the napkins will have a flawless look. Fabric products can be shaped like a fan, a moth, or simply rolled up in the form of a cone or tube. Any idea for creating a unique design using such products will always be welcomed by the guests. After all, it is pleasant to dine if the table is served beautifully, everything is selected with taste.

Cloth napkin fan:

  • fold the cloth in two
  • start bending it, as in the picture: then in one direction, then in the other direction
  • put a ring on one side of the fan to fix it.


To make them look sophisticated, you can add accessories in the form of rings, brooches, or tie them with ribbons.



How beautifully and quickly fold paper napkins on a plate under cutlery: diagrams

When setting a festive table, napkins are most often placed in a plate, glass, vase or under a spoon, fork. Skillful craftsmen can create entire works of art from ordinary napkins.

Blue napkin swan:

  1. Fold the paper napkin in half, lock the fold
  2. Expand it again and make two more folds, as in figure 3
  3. Fold the napkin into a bag
  4. Bend the side parts as in Figure 5
  5. Make a side bend
  6. Shape the thinnest tip as in Figure 7
  7. Flip the napkin
  8. Fold it in half
  9. Straighten the swan (figure 10, 11)
  10. Center it on a plate.


Napkin moth:

  1. Unroll the paper napkin
  2. From one corner to another, make a fan
  3. Secure the middle of the piece with a nice ring
  4. Make a butterfly as in Figure 9.


IMPORTANT: When folding the napkin, be careful not to tear it.

Video: How to beautifully fold paper napkins in a napkin holder, stand step by step with a photo?

How beautiful to fold paper napkins in a vase, glass: photo

If you have an idea to put napkins in a vase, glass or glass, you can do the following:

  • first make a fan, and then place the finished product in a vase
  • you can take a lot of napkins, push them apart a little, and twist them into a bag
  • flowers are also made from paper napkins and other figures are placed in glasses, glasses.


Figures from napkins for table setting: photo

If you have a bit of patience and like to experiment, then making figures from napkins will not be difficult for you. In the diagram below, you will see how you can make a hare, a Christmas tree from attributes for setting a festive table.





Christmas tree made of green napkins

How beautiful to fold a boat from napkins for table setting: photo

If you have a nautical theme for table decoration, then napkins for serving in the form of boats will suit you. You can make them as follows:

  • Fold the sheet in half. Then mark the middle line of the rectangle, make fold lines for the corners, as in Figure 3.
  • Form the bottom, as in pictures 4, 5. Form a flat rhombus - picture 6.
  • Make folds so that the triangle comes out.
  • Expand it, as in Figure 7, 8. And make a boat.
  • Place this craft in the middle of the plate.


How to beautifully fold a rose from napkins for table setting: photo

Any guy can surprise his girlfriend if he makes such a pretty flower for her from an ordinary napkin on a romantic date. It will take very little time to create it.

How to make a rose:

  • unfold the napkin
  • roll a flat strip from it
  • roll this strip
  • fix the bottom of the product
  • Spread the top nicely to make a rosebud.


IMPORTANT: From another napkin, you can make a leaf and a stem for a rose.

How to beautifully fold a fan of napkins for table setting: photo

The fan can be made from both tissue and paper napkins. The principle of operation is the same. Bend the same strips from the napkin in one direction or the other. Then fix the bottom with an accessory, and straighten the top.



How beautiful to fold a flower from paper napkins: photo

Those who own the art of origami can easily make a flower from a paper napkin on their own. And those who do not know this skill are presented with a detailed diagram of how a beautiful flower can be made.

Instructions:

  • fold the napkin into a rectangle like in the second image
  • fold the two edges along the sides
  • then make a fan
  • arrange the petals of the flower as in the last two images
  • glue the sides of the flower.
Napkin craft

How to beautifully fold paper napkins of different colors for table setting?

The table setting will be ideal if you choose napkins for the overall design, so that they look harmonious with the dishes, tablecloths, and interior items. The image shows how you can combine napkins of different colors.





After the above examples of decorating the table with napkins, you can now independently choose the appropriate option for decorating your holiday. And if you apply even a minimum of imagination, then you will get your own unique style of table setting.

Video: Napkins with rings for table setting, how to make?

How to surprise guests with an original table setting? We offer several ways to beautifully fold napkins on the table, which, thanks to step-by-step photo instructions, are not difficult to repeat yourself with your own hands.
Easter Bunny


Fold the unfolded napkin two times. Place the resulting narrow rectangle horizontally. Tuck the bottom edge up to an obtuse angle. We repeat the action for the second side. The corners of the resulting figure should also be bent: we turn the lower right and left corners to the middle. The result is a blank in the form of a square.
We turn the napkin over and place the corners up, after which we bend the bottom corner - in the future, this fold will be the head of the animal. It remains to twist the figure in half lengthwise, and fix the lower part from dissolving with a pin or paper clip. The Easter Bunny is ready. He can decorate a basket of treats or a served table.

Figure "Diagonal sachet", in which it is convenient to store cutlery

One of the classic ways to fold a cloth napkin for table setting.
Fold the unfolded napkin in half: first vertically, then horizontally. Bend the upper right corner of the resulting square and attach it to the lower left corner. Do the same with the second upper right corner and the third. In this case, each subsequent edge should lie under the previous wrapped layer of fabric.
The next step is to fold the resulting figure in half: first the left side, then tuck the right side. In this case, the resulting diagonal pockets should remain at the top. The napkin is ready. It remains to fill it with cutlery and put it on the table.

Napkin "Autumn carved leaf"

The unfolded napkin must be folded diagonally to form a triangle. The left edge should be bent by 2-3 centimeters. After that, the resulting spine must be connected to the middle of the triangle so that folds form between them.
Moving from the right corner to the middle, continue folding the napkin and creating folds. As a result, it should turn out so that the left and right corners of the triangle converge. After that, we take the bottom edge, from which the folds diverge, fix it and fasten it with a thread. Next, we straighten the napkin with our hands and make it look like a sheet. It remains to put the figure on the plate.

Napkin "Butterfly"

A beautiful option to decorate the festive table with a folded cloth napkin in the shape of a butterfly. We unfold the napkin face down. Fold the two sides towards the middle, making a narrow rectangle. Move the free upper ends diagonally, and then do the same with the ends of the lower half.
We begin to tuck the upper side into the shape of an accordion to the middle - this will serve as the wings of the future butterfly. You should have at least 5 folds. We roll up the second side of the napkin in a closed type, that is, with a tube to the middle.
Turning the workpiece over, open both folded sides outward. So that the work does not bloom, we hold the middle, after which we fix it with a thread or wire. The butterfly is ready!

"Rose" napkin

To make a flower, you need to use a square napkin. By connecting the two edges diagonally to each other, you need to create an even triangle. We place the sharp side of the figure away from ourselves - at the end it will serve as leaves for the rose. Further we will work only with the base.
Further, observing the parallelism of the long side, we begin to twist the base of the triangle as follows: from the bottom edge to the top. This must be done until the fabric is wrapped up to 4-5 centimeters towards the end of the sharp side.
Then we begin to twist the left end of the resulting shape. At the same time, make sure that the fabric takes on the shape of a rose. Then bend the sharp ends of the former triangle in the opposite direction. The rose is ready! It can be used to decorate a glass or other dishes.

You can use a plain or patterned cloth. Lay it down with the front side down. Then fold in half to form an isosceles triangle. Fold the sharp end of the triangle about 4-5 centimeters to the middle, and wrap the base until a long rounded napkin is formed.
Fold the right edge back to a 45 ° angle, and do the same with the left side of the workpiece. In this case, the ends of the folded sides must intersect. Fold the top point of the shape with the resulting bottom corner. Then thread a ring or other round object through the middle to secure it. Pull out the ends of the blank and the bow is ready! It remains to put it on a plate and serve.

Cloth cutlery envelopes

We fold the napkin of the required size first vertically, then diagonally. It turned out to be a small square. Then we turn off the top layer of the fabric corner diagonally. Repeat the action for the second layer. The second corner should not be bent over the entire length, but leave one centimeter between the layers. The fold lines should be well ironed. Then we turn off the third layer, leaving a gap of one centimeter with respect to the second.
We place the resulting figure face down so that the bent corners are tightly pressed against the table surface. We fold the right and left corners to the middle by about a third, so that their tips touch. Smooth the corners to keep the cutlery envelope in shape.

Tiara and lily

Place the napkin face down. We smooth it diagonally with a fold at the bottom. Then, at the base, we connect the two side corners with each other to make a small square. In this case, one corner should protrude above the other by about 3 centimeters.
Bend the top spine a third to the middle, then make another fold covering the first layer. Fold the sides inward and insert one side into the other, creating a cylinder shape. The piece can now stand on the table. Fold back the two side roots so that they outline a circle and set the resulting lily on a plate. Now you can decorate the table.