This cup of elegant folds is similar to the bird of paradise. A starched napkin works best for this fold.
Step 1: Place the napkin with the printing or pattern down for you.
Step 2: Fold the napkin in half and turn the open end to you.
Step 3: Fold the napkin in four.
Step 4: Fold the entire napkin with the accordion way from corner to corner, keep the open ends at the top.
Step 5: Fold the napkin in half as shown.
Step 6: Pleat the napkin in the glass of your choice.
Step 7: Pull the loose corners up with your fingers, make sure they are evenly distributed. If the valves do not want to stay where they are, ironing or helping a little starch in the napkin.