DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Serve up Southwest style with this set of colorful geometric-patterned chargers and hexagon-shaped napkin rings.

Mix and match traditional details, like wood and leather, with glam elements like metallic copper for a modern spin on Southwest style. Add an extra "something" by wrapping each napkin ring in leather string and adding colorful tassels. Using hexagon-shaped plates to emphasize the geometric elements.

Follow these simple steps to personalize your own unique and affordable Santa Fe inspired charger and napkin ring sets.

Project Time
120 to 130 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

First, paint DIY Unfinished Wood Signswhite.

Tip: Consider filling the 2 small holes with putty before painting

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 1
Step
2

Next, use painters tape to create a cross through the middle of the sign. Then add an additional piece of tape to each side of this tape. Leave a tape sized gap between the original and new strips of tape.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 2 part 1
DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 2 part 2
Step
3

Next, add an extra piece of tape along the edges of the corner segments i.e. make the tape double wide in these sections. Then using a craft knife cut out the pieces of tape that overlap to create unbroken white stripes. Or alternatively, leave these in to create a unique geometric pattern.


DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 3 part 1
DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 3 part 2
Step
4

Next, paint the white spaces. Follow my color pattern or create your own unique color combination.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 4
Step
5

Remove the painters tape.

Tip: Use a fine tip paint brush to clean up any smudged lines.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 5 part 1
DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 5 part 2
Step
6

Next, using pliers, remove the earring hook off Fiesta Tassel Earrings. Leave only the small gold hoop attached to the tassel.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 6
Step
7

Thread Teal Faux Leather Cording through the gold hoop. Then tie the leather and tassel around the center of a Wooden Napkin Ring.

Tie at the back and cut off any excess leather.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 7
Step
8

Fold your napkin in half and half again to create a square. Then turn it over and fold the halves inwards to the center creating an airplane shape.

Pull the smallest end through the napkin to create the look above.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 8
Step
9

Finally, place the charger on the table. Top with a Rose Gold Metallic Hexagonal Dinner Plate and add the napkin ring.

For more southwestern wedding ideas be sure to check out my Santa Fe Inspired Wedding, DIY Succulent Seating Chart, DIY Southwestern Style Wedding Backdrop.

DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 9 part 1
DIY Southwestern Chargers & Napkin Rings step 9 part 2

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