100 Classic Napkin Folds: Simple and Stylish Napkins for Every Occasion: How to create simple and elegant folds/displays for every occasion, all shown ... 300 beautiful photographs and illustrations [Paperback]

Rick Beech (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2007

This beautiful volume includes an amazing 100 folding designs, each one developed to complement different types of table layout, event, occasion or even specific foods. The folds are graded from simple designs that can be put together quickly to more complex folds that require starching and pressing for that special dinnner party.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rick Beech is an origami expert who has brought his 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. In addition to all the classic folds, Rick has created for this book a selection of innovative ideas to suit a variety of styles, design themes and table concepts. His other books include Mastering the Art of Origami and Great Origami Projects (both Southwater). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Anness (September 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844763617
• ISBN-13: 978-1844763610
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,438,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures, Great Designs, February 13, 2011

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Paula Markham - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Classic Napkin Folds: Simple and Stylish Napkins for Every Occasion: How to create simple and elegant folds/displays for every occasion, all shown ... 300 beautiful photographs and illustrations (Paperback)

This book is beautifully produced, with full color photographs of each step of the folding process as well as the finished product. It contains a wide range of designs, from simple to complex, casual to elegant, with a number of "special occasion" designs for weddings, picnics, and holidays. Every fold includes tips on what kind of napkins will work best for that particular project (e.g. paper, linen, cotton, starched or unstarched, patterned or plain).

I found the instructions easy to follow. I have experience with origami, so many of the moves were familiar, but I think anyone who reads the instructions carefully and practices a little can be successful. I found the book so attractive that I could hardly wait to sit down with a pile of napkins and experiment!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best napery book, May 25, 2011

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This review is from: 100 Classic Napkin Folds: simple and stylish napkins for every occasion: Over 700 step-by-step photographs show you how to make stunning folds to a professional level (Paperback)

This is the best napery book I've every bought. I work on a luxury yacht and need to always present the best, and this book has it all!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touch of Elegance., June 1, 2011

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This review is from: 100 Classic Napkin Folds: simple and stylish napkins for every occasion: Over 700 step-by-step photographs show you how to make stunning folds to a professional level (Paperback)

Thank you to you all out there - You helped me buying this book and I LOVED it. The photos are great with crispy colours and the step-by-step explanations are easy to follow. The designs and folds being from simple to complex mean that there is something for everyone in this book. It is great to be able to put a personal touch to your table...this is it!