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• Method 1 of 2: Make a simple cutlery roll
• Method 2 of 2: Make a decorative cutlery pouch
• Warnings

Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or want to add a little more flair to your evening meal at home, wrapping your cutlery in paper napkins will give the meal a special touch. You can roll your cutlery firmly in a napkin or fold a decorative cutlery bag. Choose a color and decorations that you like to beautifully present your cutlery.

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Method 1 of 2: Make a simple cutlery roll

1. Grab your cutlery and a square paper napkin. It doesn't matter what cutlery or what kind of napkin you use. You can choose to use all-white napkins, plain napkins, or patterned napkins. Just make sure to use square napkins that are large enough for your cutlery.
   • Make sure to use paper napkins that are durable and of good quality so that they do not tear during folding.
   • Do not use cocktail napkins that are only 24 by 24 inches. Use lunch or dinner napkins. These are usually 25-30 inches long and wide and are large enough for standard cutlery.
2. Place the knife diagonally on the napkin. To start, lay the napkin flat on the table. Then place the knife diagonally on the napkin. The tip of the knife should extend just over the vertex, about 2 inches.
   • It is very important where you put the knife, because this determines how far the cutlery will eventually protrude from the cutlery roll. Make sure the knife does not protrude too far or the cutlery could fall out of the napkin.
3. Use a napkin ring to hold the cutlery in place. If you're worried about your cutlery roll coming off, put a paper napkin ring around it to keep everything in place. You can buy napkin rings in different colors on the internet and in stores. Most are self-adhesive, so you just need to wrap and tape them tightly around the cutlery rolls.
   • If you use napkin rings for a wedding or other special occasion, you can design your own napkin rings at some webshops.
4. Tie a string or ribbon around the napkin to decorate it. Give the cutlery roll a personal touch by tying a string or ribbon around it. You can tie a simple knot in the string or ribbon, or tie a bow in it, depending on what you like. If you've slid a napkin ring around the cutlery roll, you can tie the string or ribbon around the center of the napkin ring.
   • Make sure your cutlery presentation suits the season or the occasion. For example, if it's a graduation party, you can roll the cutlery into a white napkin and tie a red ribbon around it to make it look like a rolled up diploma.
   • You can put all cutlery rolls in a basket to neatly present your cutlery on a buffet.

Method 2 of 2: Make a decorative cutlery pouch

1. Grab a square napkin with a color and pattern you like. If you want to fold a decorative cutlery pouch from a napkin, opt for a napkin with a decorative pattern or graphic instead of a plain white napkin. This gives the table a nice, stylish look. There are many different patterns to choose from, especially during the holiday season.
   • Some decorative paper napkins have colors and patterns on the outside and are white on the inside. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully so that the pattern can be seen when your cutlery bag is ready.
   • It doesn't matter how big the napkins you use are, as long as they are square.
2. Turn the napkin over and put the cutlery in the bag. Now turn your napkin over so that you see a small cutlery pocket. You can put the cutlery in any order side by side in the cutlery bag. Then you are done.
   • Be careful not to tear the paper napkin when you put in the cutlery.
   • You can decorate the cutlery bag by tying a colored string or ribbon around it. However, keep in mind that this cutlery pouch already looks beautiful without additional decorations, especially if the napkin already has a decorative pattern.

Warnings

• To prevent the napkins from getting damaged or dirty, always touch them with clean, dry hands.