Momigami tutorial

Make Momigami mit Konnyaku Starch. The technique makes paper stronger and more durable.

I was given Cas Holmes' new book 'The Found Object in Textile Art' for Christmas and although it looked really good I have been putting off reading it properly until I knew I could spend some time trying things out. The first thing I wanted to try was momigami - the Japanese technique of paper kneading. I had just finished a bag of bread flour so that became my first experiment. To get ready I cut the bag open, got a craft mat and a small finger bowl with a few drops of olive oil in. The…

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A couple of weeks ago I had progressed my collage using the momigami paper samples to the point where I was ready to stick it down using thinned wallpaper paste on a plastic sheet. After adding some more purple serviette pieces, this was where I had got to. I followed Cas Holmes' advice in her book, The Found Object in Textile Art, and scraped away some of the paper layers with a blade to reveal the ones underneath. Next I wanted to add some machine embroidery. First I experimented with a…

Faux Momigami I am always in search of paper techniques to use for mixed media and I am often disappointed in the results after trying to create any 'faux' technique. This paper kneading technique is one that didn't disappoint. Just in time for Valentine's Day I am in love with this technique. Finally, I can use paper that feels and looks like fabric without adding the bulk of fabric.Momigami is a traditional Japanese paper technique using Mulberry paper and starch that was incorporated in…

What to do with Momigami paper. Great question. The Momigami techniques make fun use of all types of paper and offers endless creations. Learn how to make this Momigami paper Matchbook/notebook.

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Amazing DIY Momigami Technique

Joomchi is the unique Korean traditional way of making textured and colored paper by simply using Hanji (Korean mulberry paper), water, and eager hands. Many layers of Hanji are made from dak (100% mulberry fiber) used together with water, and then rubbing, squeezing, agitating with the hands, causing the fibers to tangle and adhere … Continue reading About Joomchi