Kooky Technique - AN INTRODUCTION TO MOMIGAMI - Japanese Kneaded paper

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Thank you for sharing, it is hard to believe how a stiff piece of paper can feel like fabric. Love it!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It really is a lovely transformation :) ☺️

[@joshenyou360]

Thank you so much for your Momigami instruction video. I did as you said and got a piece of paper and did my first Momigami right along with you. I am going right now and find a lovely magazine page and do the same thing. So happy to have found and subscribed to your channel.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

So pleased that you enjoyed it 🥰🤗

[@BunnyLang]

This is so fun, I love the way these came out!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you :) ☺️

[@7his1s3mi]

What a beautiful technique. Thank you for sharing your take. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so welcome - thank you 🥰

[@jacquieparryfabulousjaxx]

Brilliant video Tori. Down another rabbit hole I go 😂

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Haha! Thanks Jacquie!! Follow that rabbit 🐇 hehe! 🥰❤️

[@clouda9]

Momigami is new to me, and I'm over the moon after listening and giving it a try with my tea & coffee dyed papers. T♡Y, I'm your newest fan. [Was up until the wee hours, crumpling paper, and watching your other inspiring videos] 🌅

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m so pleased you have enjoyed it :). Welcome to the Magpie Womble brigade! 🥰❤️

[@elizabethamis9376]

The day's not wasted if you learn something new. Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Elizabeth and I totally agree 😊🥰

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Tori: I love the Momigami technique. Have made faux leather journal covers using it. I tried oils, glycerine and hair conditioner and prefer the latter. I’m anxious to see what creative projects you’ll be showing us. Thank you for your inspiration! 💜😎🇺🇸

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Oh excellent Joanne - I hang thought of hair conditioner - yes, another one to try :) 🥰❤️

[@dm4859]

I'm watching phone in the dark, so I'm not doing it, but this tge first time I've seen it. My mate would say this is perfect for me because he claims people in my family always wad up napkins we eat. This is great!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Brilliant :). It’s a lovely way to use up all kinds of scrap papers too 🥰

[@artyfartyannie]

Oooh I was waiting for you to do this video Tori - thank you so much, I feel really inspired and better still, a use for all those handcreams I have stockpiled. Love this technique! :)

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Haha - yes and a lovely way to get super moisturised hands too :) xx Thanks Annie x

[@annevancingel8250]

I tried it with different paper thicknesses and even glossy magazine paper and they all came out amazing. Thank you so much for your clear explanation

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Excellent - I’m so pleased it worked for you Anne. The up side is nicely moisturised hands too :) ☺️❤️

[@debpapp1970]

I’ve learned something new today! Never heard of this Japanese Momigami technique to alter the feel and look of the paper. Will definitely try it! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome Deb. I love the texture of the paper and use it in my collage pieces 🥰❤️

[@shelia5871]

Fabulous! Handmade paper without the "handmade" price! Also double duty with using on paper projects and slow stitching! Thank you so much!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are so very welcome Sheila! Have fun making some textured paper :) 🥰♥️

[@zitaocarroll4925]

Love the colours on the sheet, beautiful ❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you :) 🥰

[@emilyhird2332]

Wow I have never heard of this before! Absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to try as just watched first, thank you for sharing-Louise and Emily ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@KerryAA7130]

Think I’m gonna have to give it a go , looks amazing. Collage as well as urban and watercolour.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Brilliant Kerry - can’t wait to see what you do with it :) 🥰❤️

[@onelastdancehere]

Wow, this is amazing. I had never heard of it, it's fascinating and almost like a lovely sensory activity 😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It is very relaxing to make :) ❤️

[@cassandracleveland]

I crumpled along ☺️❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yay! 🥰❤️

[@mariaruiz3848]

Great technique. Thank you for sharing

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you 🥰❤️

[@patroberts5915]

Just found your channel, I have done this with brown packaging paper to use for junk journals. Didn't know it had a name. I used mink oil, my husband had for his bots. Love the texture and outcome. Never tried with printed paper, will definitely give it a try. Thank you for sharing.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you I’m so pleased you enjoyed 🥰

[@beahenderson6589]

Love this tori only seen it once before! I did it with you using your purple sparkly tissue paper with lavender oil, love it!!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Ooh that’s a great idea Bea - bet it smells glorious! 🥰❤️

[@martha_makes_art]

Thanks for sharing! This is an interesting technique ❤I might give it a try for collaging❤️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

That’s what I’m going to use mine in Martha :) I’m also going to experiment by rubbing coloured shoe polish into it and metallic wax 🥰

[@c0ldlight1]

I love this so much. I hadn't heard of this technique until this video. Now I am already on my second piece and thinking of all the lovely slow stitching I will be able to do on top of it.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you - I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Enjoy stitching! 🥰

[@GABYCHICDOLLS]

This is brilliant Tori, never seen this before and its so easy . Thanks for sharing ❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you for watching on the Premiere Gaby :) 🥰❤️

[@GABYCHICDOLLS]

@@KoolKookyKreatures no problem, I enjoyed it 🥰

[@BlueZion9]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

No problem! 😌

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Ive been making momigami ffor awhile now but what i like is how you have tried so many different papers and show how it turned out. Nice to know that lovely scented hair oil will work nicely to add softness. Good evercise for the fingers to keep them soft and supple for crafing. Yes, i want to see how you make the collage with stiching...therefore Im a new subscriber❤ thank you for this video

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi Linda - I will be revisiting the Momigami and collage later this month :)

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

This is a fun technique! Now I know what to do with those stacks of Gelli Prints I keep making. 😂 Thanks!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You are very welcome! I love Gelli printing too :)

[@flissfraser2653]

this is fab. I tried tissue paper, craft paper and water colour paper. all worked out great except the watercolour paper which I'd painted on previously and it fell apart quite quickly, though tried agsin with lotion (karma cream from lush, so it smells divine) and it didnt fall apart. completely hooked 😊. Will use it to wrap up some little presents.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It’s a lovely way to make up some paper for collage too and also to stitch into - I’m so pleased it worked out for you. Present wrapping is a great idea! 🥰❤️

[@Olhamo]

the mention of Karma cream set me off, in a good way- I haven't had any Karma (Lush, that is!) for too long... :)

[@heathervalentine398]

Konjac is what miracle noodles are made from. Those gluten-free squeaky noodles when you fry them.😂😂😂😂 they remind me of purple reddish Calla lilies, and it’s the “corn” the stamen looking part in the middle of the flower that makes the starch.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you for the info Heather! 🤗☺️

[@KellyC77]

I have to have a go at this, would love to see how you put together the original piece you shown x

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’ll have to dig through my memory bank and see if I can put one together :) xx

[@nessanielsen235]

I think we must have done the same course 10 years ago, I’ve just hunted out my samples. I think it was a C+G course. X

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Oh maybe! I can’t remember the name of the tutor but I thoroughly enjoyed the course :) xx

[@suebartlett1509]

I think I used too much lotion, I ended up with holes in it. I will try again later 😂. Glad my envelope was useful ❤.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Aww try it again Sue - your envelope backing worked beautifully. I’m going to put it in a collage :) x 🥰❤️

[@delilahvela2793]

I love this! Could I use card stock paper?🌺

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You could always try some and see how it works Delilah. As long as it is foldable easily then it’s worth a go :) ❤️

[@cherylelliott7769]

I love this look. I've tried it with olive oil, but even after 10 hours it smelled like the oil and felt a little oily. Do you think I used to heavy of an oil? and I am assuming it won't dry so it will end up rancid? what about using coconut oil...will that get rancid smelling?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Coconut oil is good but have you also considered hand lotion? That worked really well for me. 🥰❤️

[@rabbitgregory9289]

Have you tried gluing down a piece of this paper (the kind made using oil)? I’m concerned that the oil will prevent the glue from sticking. What’s your experience with it? Thanks.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yes I have and it works perfectly :). There is not that much oil in it to prevent it from sticking :)

[@shirleytrites]

After doing this with oil, can you use acrylic gel medium to attach it to a mixed medium piece? And would it be archival with the oil in it?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Hi there - not sure about how archival it would be with oil. Anyone else have an idea on this? I would test a piece of it with acrylic gel before sticking. I tend to use Nori paste for this which is a starch based glue. ❤️

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

I'm sitting here trying while I watch you. It was going real good until i added the lotion. I think i might have added too much. I'm gonna try again without the lotion and see what happens. 😊😊

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yes it may be the amount - do a little at a time. It should still produce a nice result without it. 🥰❤️

[@Weasel0539]

I need to try this and watch more. Do you think you could use baby oil?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’m sure you could - I would try with just a little to start with and see how it goes :)

[@Heart-toHand]

So if you use oil wont it get oil on anything that touches it

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It is worked into the fibres of the paper. You don’t need too much oil for that :) 🥰

[@rainbowobsidian5313]

I love this technique. Something I have been wondering though is does the oil go rancid and the paper smell bad or deteriorate with time?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I have had mine for quite some time and no it hasn’t got a bad smell but I suppose it depends upon the oil used. :)

[@rainbowobsidian5313]

@@KoolKookyKreatures Thanks for your response. Yeah, I will try and use one that keeps well. I just know most oils expire to some degree, so I wondered.

[@nancygreer9675]

I love momigami paper,but if it’s an inkjet print the ink smears, so I’m going to try an 11x14 sheet momigami the clean paper then try and print on it. In my mind I keep thinking the printer would flatten it back out🤷‍♀️

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I would worry that the printer would get jammed . I tend to use painted papers - either brushed on or gelli printed. Or even pre printed journalling pages would work too - I’m going to try that :) 🥰

[@angelagrossart4192]

Does the oil not interfere with acrylic paints or glues?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Not so far :)

[@hadiel6894]

Grazie per tutti i consigli che ci hai dato in questo tutorial.Ora so cosa poter fare delle creme scadute😂...una domanda:il gel per capelli può andare anche bene?oppure c'è un altro modo per usarlo?❤

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I haven’t used hair gel but my thought is that it would be too sticky? It depends upon the gel I suppose. I’d be tempted to give it a try though - you never know, it could work :) 🥰

[@hadiel6894]

@@KoolKookyKreatures ok,proverò anche io,anche se in effetti ,credo tu abbia ragione e può essere troppo appiccicoso....🤔....ma allora cosa posso fare con questo gel scaduto?😁😁😁,lo so,non è un tuo problema,però magari hai qualche idea da darmi,io sono anziana e,con gli anni che aumentano,sono diventata amante del riciclo e mi dispiace sprecare le cose🤷‍♀️...grazie per avermi risposto e spero riuscirai a consigliarmi🥰🥰😘😘🤗🤗👋👋👋👋

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I’ll keep my eyes open for any ideas I may come across 🥰

[@hadiel6894]

@@KoolKookyKreatures 🥰🥰🥰

[@juliedeane9541]

Would regular laundry starch, or corn starch work

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Again - I haven’t tried them but I know that the traditional Konnyaku starch works so perhaps :)

[@kimtownsend838]

Mine didn't work 🤔 I have tried this before somewhere on here, don't think I was impressed with my efforts last time either 🤦‍♀️I tried some coconut hair conditioner spray and hand cream. Ended up with holes, and it wasn't soft like yours, maybe I'll have another try when I am not rushing lol 🥰💗

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Try it with an oil - olive, coconut or vegetable oil :) ❤️🥰

[@kimtownsend838]

OK, will do, just on my second owl for my parliament 😂🥰💗

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Yay!! 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉❤️🥰

[@kimtownsend838]

@@KoolKookyKreatures 🦉🦉and a half so far 😄💗🥰

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Brilliant! You’ll have a Parliament soon! 🥰❤️

[@cdavis412]

I’m unclear as to when you put the oil on? Before crumpling or after??

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

You rub the oil or hand cream on your hands and then begin to crumple :)

[@juliedeane9541]

Will hair conditioner work, also scrapbook paper? Does it need dry time before using it? How much dry time if it is necessary?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I haven’t tried it so I couldn’t say - and almost any paper will work. Drying time is preferred but not necessary. A couple of days should be fine.

[@naomilindberg2328]

I've used hair conditioner and it works fantastic!!!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Ooh thanks for that :) ❤️

[@naomilindberg2328]

@@KoolKookyKreatures and it's not oily, a plus! Well, to me.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

@naomilindberg2328 that sounds like a plan :)

[@churndash6746]

Each year we are sent calendars, one from the local nuclear power station (!) and the other from the company we rent a holiday home from. I don't have a place to hang them and it always seems a wast to throw them away. Now I am wondering about the possibilities!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

They may work beautifully :) 🥰❤️

[@MsOscara]

I tried this last night with a sheet of glossy paper from a magazine. I didn't use anything like oil, lotion, etc. I wound up with a grey piece of paper and a ton of dusty residue on my desk, which I presume was the ink or gloss that came off the paper. It was pretty awful and disappointing. No one seems to mention this - and perhaps using oil minimizes that result?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I tend to use matte papers for this not the glossy ones. I look for brochures and leaflets and even maps that tourist information centres give out. I’ll have to try with a glossy paper and see what happens with it 😊

[@marcijlo]

I tried glossy magazine paper and it did come out too bad! I love the texture that happens! Maybe the kind of glossy matters too! ❣️

[@ilselauwers6009]

I always end up with a nice result using glossy paper . And the lotion/ oil thing is always part of the process . Never heard of monogamy not using some oil/ starch 🤗

[@heikesiegl2640]

Wouldnt recommend olive oil. It has a strong smell ;) Wouldnt recommend paper with to thick of an ink/glossy layer on it For fake leather people use glycerin thats why lotions do also work a bit.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thank you :) ☺️

[@moonhunter9993]

What about the starch?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Sorry - the starch?

[@moonhunter9993]

@@KoolKookyKreatures the konnyaku starch! everyone points out the packet and says you can use it but nobody shows how...

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I didn’t have the starch at the time of creating this.

[@heathervalentine398]

How funny Tara O’keeffe sold out to gorilla glue and my Sister Oregon friends lost their jobs. 😢 just like Burt’s Bee sold out to Clorox, never bought from either of them again.

[@slapshot6163]

That’s a long scrunching video.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

It sure is! Happy Scrunchmas! 😀

[@sylviaback3420]

This is so cool I’m definitely gonna try this, ready for the next roxyjournal4 have you tried with aloe Vera gel?

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Thanks Sylvia - no I haven’t tried Aloe Vera but I may just do an experiment! :) xx 🥰

[@sylviaback3420]

@@KoolKookyKreatures cool, I’ve tried my first piece tonight using hand cream they smell gorgeous lol

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

They do don’t they! I kept wondering where the lovely smell was coming from on my desk and it was the Momigami papers :) 🥰