The Simple Technique So Your Dinner Party Napkins Stand Out

To elevate a simple pile of paper napkins at your next party into an artful arrangement, use this easy 30-second technique that only uses a drinking glass and some elbow grease.

Start by arranging napkins into a symmetrical stack so no edges or corners are poking out, then place the pile onto a flat surface. Put any designs face down to prevent creasing.

Take a pint glass and place it on its side on top of the stack and press it down gently, twisting in a clockwise motion. The napkins will spread out in a fancy spiral shape.

You can also use a closed fist or even the edge of a plate instead of a pint glass, but it may take several extra turns to achieve the same effect.