How to Make Textile Like Papers from One Piece of Paper by Splitting Momigami Papers. Technique.

Hi and thank you for your interest.
I hope that the process inspires creativity and provokes curiosity.
Louise has been experimenting and learning through processes and is delighted to share her findings.
Whilst experimenting with the concepts of the Japanese art of Momigami, Louise discovered several unique applications facilitated by the momigami process.
Louise has been substituting the traditional use of Konnyaku starch to seal the mulberry paper used in the momigami process with various possibilities, including cellulose powder, acrylic binder and acrylic paints.
In this video, Louise shows how the addition of a sealant followed by the folding and creasing technique used in momigami will actually split the plies of 220 gsm cartridge paper.
Louise will be setting up an Art Supplies Page on her website:-www.louisejannetta.co.uk so that you can purchase this type of paper to try the technique for yourself.
Thank you for watching, and all the best.
To purchase the cartridge paper used in this video please see the link below -
Cartridge paper 220 gsm.Gerstaecker Cartridge & Watercolour Paper Sheets
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[@heksedansd.2919]

Really fascinating!🙂 Thank you!🙂 Love watching you ☀️🙂⭐

[@LouiseJannetta]

Glad you enjoyed it. And many thanks for watching xxx

[@sueevans4110]

Wonderful to have you back

[@LouiseJannetta]

Thanks for watching and so glad you like it X

[@scrappycavie5151]

Really cool! I love the texture of this... even in America..I don't think that craft art is valued enough. It is too bad because so many of us love spending out time creating with passion and talent. Our results are stunning in so many cases. I have been a crafter of art for 25 years and will continue my journey because I love it!!

[@LouiseJannetta]

That's the great thing we don't seem to be stoppable XXX

[@jneigler]

It’s magic. Thanks for sharing

[@LouiseJannetta]

Hi Joan, thank you for watching X. The separated sheets are beautifully translucent as well. XX

[@juliereilly6308]

Thank you for the demonstration, that’s really interesting. You are so right re craft not being appreciated in the uk. I think anything completed by men is much more highly valued. I really don’t understand why. It’s such a puzzle. Other countries value craftwork???? X

[@LouiseJannetta]

Hi Julie, thanks very much, and also thanks for subscribing to my website. I have been researching the reasons why women have been so dismissed in Britain and it appears that it goes back to the politically motivated control of the labour force. I am going to look into the attitudes that the British hold regarding crafts, it is complex, the great estates in Britain heavily invested in really beautiful quality British workmanship, furniture, fabrics, plasterwork and carving to name but a few. But of course, the wages of this highly skilled workforce were relatively low. Perhaps the Brits take a manually skilled workforce for granted. Interesting subject and I look forward to delving into it.

[@raggapuss]

Wow I really loved this… What kind of paper would you have used?

[@LouiseJannetta]

Hi Sonia, this is a chance discovery and I was simply using the papers I had. But I used 220gsm cartridge paper, really it's just good quality sketching paper. I get it from Turners Art Supplies www.turnersart.co.uk/home/. If you would like a sample of the paper please let me know. All the best Louise X

[@raggapuss]

@@LouiseJannetta thank you…

[@judyhyland682]

Using fabric ideas???? Please?

[@LouiseJannetta]

Hi Judy, I am doing a how to make a notebook video for everyone, is that what you mean? I am also going to show how you back the momigamied card/leather with fabric to add to its strength so that it can be made into a purse or pencil case etc. Hope this helps.

[@francescaphillips6706]

How l agree that Crafts are not so valued, the work that goes into some of my pieces, textile and mosaics and even my mixed media journals involves a great deal of knowledge and skill. I no longer make to sell because l cannot put a price that values the work.

[@LouiseJannetta]

Hi Francesca. So true but we make beautiful gifts for friends and family. X Hope you keep creating considered beautiful work full of skill and commitment x Enjoy x

[@tauburger]

@@LouiseJannetta I simply got tired of the hustle which over time became soul sucking and decided to create for the sake of creating and staying sane. Closed all my on line shops and as you wrote Louise now create and share and gift to special friends. I understand that others want or need to stay rooted in the market place and that my "heirs" are going to have to figure out what to do with with my rather large inventory of work after my passing. But, still creating at 74 so the inventory grows. Per crafting...perhaps more respected in the USA but craft work is still considered less valued than paint on canvas. Strange to me since some of the most beautiful and creative work I've viewed has been in the craft world. Enjoy your videos and your works Louise.