A napkin stand, or a napkin holder, is an indispensable attribute of a festive, and not only festive, table. Made from a wide variety of materials, these napkin holders are designed to be a delight to the eye as well.
Of course, you can buy a ready-made thing, but a do-it-yourself napkin holder looks much more interesting on the table.
A bit of the history of napkins
Napkins appeared more than three hundred years ago, they were sewn from expensive fabrics, decorated with embroidery, and noble, rich people used them. Over time, with the development of manufactories, napkins began to be used by different segments of the population. These beautifully designed items, most often embroidered, were used at celebrations, they were carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation.
Then a napkin folded in a certain way was threaded into a special ring and in this form was placed near the cutlery. Nowadays, too, on solemn occasions, linen napkins are used, threaded into a ring, which give the set table a solemn look.
Over time, one-time papernapkins, which we all actively use. Many different items are used for table setting, and a beautiful napkin holder is one of them.
Plywood napkin holders
Now there are not so many people interested in sawing out of plywood. In the middle of the 20th century, when there were not only computers, but also TVs in apartments were a rarity, many people in their free time sawed a variety of things out of plywood with a jigsaw, decorating their life. Now they are already sawing not only with a jigsaw, but they also use laser cutting and wood burning. Laser-cut MDF napkin holders are often seen on tables lately.
Plywood napkin holder, the drawings of which are not difficult to find, like other things, is done slowly, with love. The warmth of the hands and soul of the person who made such a craft brings joy to the house. It is always a pleasure to look at a hand-made thing, and if such a product decorates the table when it is served, then this is doubly joy.
Used to be released albums with patterns for sawing. A plywood napkin holder, drawings and drawings of which could be found in such an album in full size, was carried out for quite a long time. First, the drawing was copied onto plywood, then the details were cut along the contour. Sometimes the drawing changed along the way, but very rarely, special attention was paid to small details.
The finished thing was assembled from several parts, polished, varnished, it was stored in a house in a conspicuous place,showed it to guests, it was often used.
Newspaper napkin holder
Do-it-yourself napkin holder can be made from a variety of materials, including tubes rolled from old newspapers. Now this hobby has spread quite quickly. From old newspapers, cut into pieces in a certain way and rolled into tight tubes, Christmas tree decorations are made, hats, baskets, hot coasters, even Easter eggs are woven from them. These tubes are very comfortable, they do not break, they are easy to work with, they fit well and are attached to each other. You can weave both in a straight and spiral way.
Do-it-yourself newspaper tube napkin holder looks very original and easy to make.
CD napkin holder
Now that burning discs is possible at home, a glitch in burning can make a disc unreadable. Used, already unnecessary disks are often given a second life by craftsmen. They are used to make chandeliers, lamps, clock faces, boxes and much more.
A do-it-yourself napkin holder made from CDs will emphasize the individuality of the performer and will be an original gift.
To make such a napkin holder is within the power of any person, the main thing is desire. You can also arrange it in different ways. The photo above shows one option, but the discs can be painted, stick a different picture, in general, the scope for imagination is very large.
Napkin holders from different materials
Napkin holderswith their own hands, people make cardboard, sheathing it with a beautiful fabric.
There are craftsmen who create beautiful napkin holders from plastic bottles of detergents.
And there are lovers who make napkin holders from napkins. There are even napkin holders made of clothespins, and very original ones.
Such products can be of various shapes: round, square, rectangular, asymmetrical.
And amateurs are engaged in creativity, not because there is no money to buy a finished thing, but because the soul asks to do something original, something that others do not have.
Conclusion
Ready-made napkin holders in a huge selection, from a variety of materials, both factory-made and hand-made, can be bought in stores.
But the napkin holder, made and painted with your own hands (if necessary), bears the imprint of the individuality of the person who made it, the warmth of his heart and soul.
And such a thing is always in demand and brings a lot of joy to both the one who made it and the one to whom it was presented.
