Momigami. CLOTH OUT OF PAPER. For collage, mixed media, journaling! Feels like a healing technique

Momigami -Japanese for kneading. Feels like a healing technique.This is so relaxing and tactile. Creating soft material out of paper.
tapioca starch recipe:
1 tsp tapioca starch and 100 ml water.
Stir then heat in microwave for 20 seconds
Stir again and heat 20 seconds again
Stir until paste turns white
Use with crumpling technique (Momigami)
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[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

In a parallel universe, somebody is turning cloth into paper

[@barhea1]

I have been doing this for years but didn’t know it had a name! I use sweet almond oil, and when it’s done and completely dry, I do free machine embroidery on it, it’s lovely to work on!

[@treemaidenart]

Sounds interesting

[@lynallan2937]

I Googled "What is momigami paper?" and your video was shown. Thanks for the information and demonstrating the technique. Your instructions are easy and non intimidating to follow.

[@lindamcdonald9199]

Does the oil go rancid?

[@barhea1]

@@lindamcdonald9199 no, I have never had a problem as long as the paper is completely dry….i usually leave it for several days. Enjoy trying it out!

[@curlygirlzkeepsakepins9606]

I found your video through an internet search. Yours was the first one that popped up. Thank you for sharing this technique.😊

[@joshenyou360]

You are correct. I have never heard of this lovely technique. I saw someone on What Not demonstrating this technique and searched Momigami and found you.

[@barhea1]

Forgot to say, I print my own photographs on to copier papier (for the computer) and then oil them, and then machine embroider on top…it’s a lovely hobby!

[@treemaidenart]

Sounds great...a sewing machine would come in so handy! I only do slow stitch.

[@patriciajones5907]

I had watched a video earlier on making Momigami and tried to use hand lotion and a page from a magazine, as I saw on a video. But the magazine page was just disintegrating and ripping into a little bits. I was looking to see what the best paper was to use and came across your helpful KZbin! Thank you for your video!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I was looking for this because I have some ideas for a miniature diorama I'm doing and wanted light weight paper that looks like cloth to make wall hangings and I had to see if it worked on light weight paper as well as glossy (which was in a video where I first saw thus technique. This looks perfect ❤

[@lyndaholloway5469]

Browsing. I have looked at other sits and this caught my eye. Thank you. The best to you.

[@G.G.8GG]

Had learned of it a couple of years ago browsing art videos but recently forgot all about it. Glad to be reminded because I love it! Thank you.

[@patsykillingsworth9549]

I was looking at journal articles. This is awsome. Thank you.

[@bonnie_nelms]

I love the print you’re using!

[@cassandradonnelly6801]

I actually did a search for momigami, but I came across it by accident from another KZbin tutorial, and I was so fascinated by it. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@connieebinger6343]

I was interested in making a flexible yet sturdy bookmark, and had heard about making paper into fabric. When I did a KZbin search, I came up with your video. Thank you for sharing!

[@ilselauwers6009]

Yes I did a search for this technique and your video popped up 🤗

[@mimiadams247]

I was glad when you mentioned the leather paper, because I was thinking it reminded me of that too! Your mamigami came out lovely! I laughed when you said winter's were temperate with an average of -1! Then I realized you must meancelsius and did the conversion. Thank you for the video!

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Wonderful. Thank You for taking the time to make this video

[@lisavanalen2581]

Beautiful. I've seen a few other youtubers showing this technique but your video was the most enjoyable. Thank you. ❤

[@mariaruiz3848]

Love it. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing

[@user-tf4gn7kl2x]

I was just browsing journaling sites and this came up. How very interesting and now I want to try it!

[@cocobee1313]

We use to do this as kids with brown paper grocery bags to make our book covers. ♡

[@o0oTyPow]

Same here!!!

[@shaycollier2090]

Thank you for saying this! I was watching this thinking, "I learned this years ago as a kid! "

[@wileyann9449]

Does the oil leech through to the book?

[@donnaalley4908]

I was just browsing while I had my morning coffee. I do lots of paper craft, mostly book and journal making. Haven’t tried this technique but I will. Thank you for sharing.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Donna...Thanks for viewing. After discovering Momigami with oil I found out you can do it with hand lotion...I prefer the hand lotion as it is less messy. Take care Donna!

[@donnalawson9239]

i was watching one of my junk journal ladies and she used this paper which i had never heard of so i searched and there you were. Thank you. I realized that during my many years that i have done this just fidgiting with a piece of paper and loved how i could get the paper soft. But i never used oil or starch.

[@andreamaiorana8490]

Yes, thank you for making and sharing. I am SO interested and definitely will try the technique! I am in Northern NY.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Andrea..nice to hear from you. I was a little heavy on the oil so maybe be careful with that as it takes a long time to be absorbed by the paper...or before using it attach something like rice paper or tissue to absorb any excess oil...have fun!

[@leslievanderheide2249]

Yes, I am from a mixed media side and was doing a search on momigami. Thank you for your demo.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Leslie..you are very welcome...enjoy

[@bonnieglassner4399]

I paint on top of mine and they are lovely!

[@catincj5162]

I am in several mixed media groups. I’m just beginning my journey. Luckily I just stumbled onto your video and I can’t wait to try it!

[@treemaidenart]

I have used the papers after I dabbed all the excess oil off and left it to dry out for a couple weeks. Used it a couple times in one of my journals and after 7 months it is still fine..If you are concerned I did another video just a couple days ago using lotion..check that one out.Thanks for viewing Cat

[@hollytaylor4174]

I saw this on someone's channel and lost it, so I did a Google search! Glad I found you! Thank you for posting. I liked and subscribed. I loved mixed media projects!

[@nancybrown3334]

How interesting. I can't wait to try this!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Nancy...It is messy but effective...the video on doing it with lotion might interest you...less messy. Thanks for stopping in.

[@pamelabush8342]

I look for ideas for junk journaling and saw this. I watched out of curiosity. So clever. I'm going to try this. Thank you for sharing

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Pamela...thanks for watching. For your journal you might use hand lotion instead as the oil takes so long to dry. Or you might consider finishing with a varnish to help keep the oil from getting on your journal. Ciao

[@joannasundquist8494]

Stumbled on your video. This is new to me and a must try for my mixed media! Thanks !

[@carolynshanks2612]

I am fascinated by momigami, so have searched for it. Your demonstration is excellent. It is obvious that patience is 🎉essential, and I expect the oil will be soothing.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Carolyn. Thanks and yes it is messy but relaxing. I have another more recent video using hand lotion which is less messy. Thanks for viewing.

[@starrv34]

I actually did search for this as I love the feel of hand made paper and fabric in journals. Though I use coconut oil the results seem the same. Thank you for sharing a great post

[@treemaidenart]

Thank you so much Pinni..it is kind of you to say. Hope you have a great day!

[@carolewilson1311]

you Mrs are so artistic and talented...I have been looking for this for ages then found you I'm stoked I found you who I followed for ages

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Carole..thanks so much for the kind words.

[@BethSchuler]

Hi from FL. Just did a search for momigami and randomly picked you. I will be doing this on Sat. I have a craft mix media show on Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday at 6pm eastern if you want to peak in. We’re starting felting Thursday now and this will be for Saturdays project. God bless💙

[@sandimenefee7782]

I just found you while looking for the history of mamigami paper. I learned a lot from you. The first KZbin video I saw about how to make it just had you knead the paper. I like how the oil darkened your paper. I saw your playlist and many videos I want to watch.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Sandi...so glad you found me. I hope you enjoy my other videos. Take care Sandi

[@susanmarcoux7005]

It turned out beautifully. ❤

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks so much Susan!

[@sharronpoloka1779]

Saw an example of this paper on a junk journal video when I searched KZbin you were the one with the most views, thank you for the simple explanation

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Sharon...you are so welcome.

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@joydavis3089]

I saw your video on KZbin. Today I was cleaning up some Christmas wrapping and came across a lovely couple of pieces of lime polka dot tissue paper. The waxy kind. I kneaded one while watching a Netflix movie. I did not use any oil. I was impressed how it became so cloth like. I will be trying this with different papers. I'm a mixed media artist.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Joy...that is great info ..thanks

[@DrRubin13]

Was looking for the Textile Talks and this video came up but I did see your technique earlier in the week when someone in my collage class told me about this. Thank you.

[@treemaidenart]

You are very welcome Arline. Was your collage class an online KZbin class? Thanks for viewing.I have another quick video on creating faux leather look made from paper bag you might be interested in. Take care Arline.

[@CTC3072]

What a wonderful technique. Just popped up in my feed. Thanks for sharing something new to me😊🇦🇺

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks so much Colette!

[@debhulks]

This just popped up and I'm glad it did. I follow a lot of mixed media people.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi deb...glad you found me. Being a small channel it is easy to get lost amongst the larger ones. Welcome!

[@donnanichols6838]

I was actually searching for creative uses for cheesecloth, when i found this. Very interesting process. 🍃🤗🍃

[@suedunn1756]

Hello from Auckland, New Zealand. This just popped up on my fees and I'd never heard of it before so gave it a watch and am glad I did! Fascinating technique and lovely piece at the end of it. Will probably try this for myself and have subscribed. TFS

[@o0oTyPow]

I did a search for this and yours was the first one to jump at me! I did a momigami search with gel paper.

[@junemoores1146]

Just came onto momigami. I've been saving paper to reuse it this summer and I'm fascinated.

[@treemaidenart]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@juliewood687]

I had heard the term And wanted to know more! Thanks for this video!!

[@essejd]

What a groovy thing💐. Yes wondering what this was, thanks for the vid👍. Oh it just popped up on my lists of things 😃

[@amandat3828]

Hi, I'm in Australia. The name was posted when someone described what they had used in a picture. I googled momigami and found you. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@jayneelinor]

Hi from Northern Ontario! This just popped up for me. Really cool. I do mixed media art and love to incorporate fabric in my journals! Thanks for sharing!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi jayne...So nice to hear from a fellow Canadian. I do journals too but usually use fabric only in my vintage ones...if you decide to use this technique maybe attach to cardstock or tissue first as the oils remain for quite some time. Happy journalling and thanks for watching.

[@KerrieDuff]

@@treemaidenart thanks- great idea- I'd have hated to do it then find it oils the rest of the book :)

[@kathymalloy8865]

I am a junk journaler Explorer found your info very inspiring TY

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Kathy...so happy to hear that...you might want to try with hand lotion if you are at all worried about the oilyness of the oil 😀 I found that it takes quite a while for the oil to dissipate whereas the lotion is quicker.

[@maggieadams8600]

Your videos keep coming up in my feed and I'm glad of the education, it's fate giving me lessons that I need, thank you very much from England, Lincolnshire.

[@treemaidenart]

This method is effective but messy...I prefer using hand lotion actually(I discovered the hand lotion technique after I did this video) Love England!

[@angieweisswange5873]

Love this. But maybe start oiling the unpainted side first so the cellulose paper fibres can absorb the oil easier than the painted side resisting the oil initially

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks for watching..great tip Angie. Take care friend.

[@julieenden5637]

She actually did start on the blank side.😊

[@jenniferschooley5760]

Hello from Tulsa, Oklahoma! AKA the middle of nowhere. This video popped up in my feed. I'm a lover of mixed media and paper crafting. Adding this technique to my list of things to try. Thanks for sharing!

[@treemaidenart]

Hey Jennifer...good to hear from you. You are very welcome. Have fun.

[@diamondslashranch]

I searched for this after hearing it mentioned. Very cool.

[@ginetterainville8652]

Thank you. New field for me. Saw your post by luck. Will try it for sure as i want to create my first scrap paper journal. Merci!!

[@treemaidenart]

Bonjour Ginette. Hope you enjoy the process,c'est marrant. Thanks for viewing!

[@dianadevlin3717]

I was watching a video on collage paper making and came across yours. Love it!

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks so much Diana

[@penelopepennington3838]

I found you by chance and love this technique! Thank you!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Penelope. .glad you like it.It can take a long time before the paper is use able so I find using hand lotion better.(same technique ).. .have fun

[@susieshaw4998]

I turned on KZbin and there you were, so glad that you popped up...I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos ❣️

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks so much Susie..hopefully you will find other videos of interest. Maybe you will find the momigami with lotion a little less messy and easier to use after...have fun!

[@donnaherring2355]

Browsing KZbin started with Notan and found your interesting video. Thanks!

[@anatesoro7917]

Gracias estaba en una búsqueda y casualmente lo encontré muy bueno

[@lujanramallo8935]

Muchas Gracias, hermosa técnica!

[@treemaidenart]

thank you☺

[@birdwatcher1015]

Fascinating. I was looking for a way to incorporate my watercolor into a quilt, and needed to see how to turn watercolor paper into fabric. WHo knew that not only did it have a name, but it also is an old technique!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Bird Watcher..I must warn you it stays oily for a long time. I would try using hand lotion first for a less greasy effect.🙂

[@maggieadams8600]

That's a brilliant idea!😃

[@marlenemarconi6832]

Very interesting, found it by accident! I have been a teacher painting on fabric, will give this a try! Thank you

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Marlene. Happy you found it. It only takes a few days for the smell to dissipate but needs quite a long time to dry. Have fun and thanks for watching.

[@jdmosaics]

@@treemaidenartdo you know if the starch used by the Japanese to make paper more like cloth, is able to be glued for collage, also this oil paper as well? I wonder if being oily it would not allow glue to stick to it. Thanks for your video.

[@matildagentle3816]

I was just browsing. Fascinating! I like to make journals and will try this. Thanks

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Matilda...hope you enjoy. Remember the paper will be a bit oily when done so you might need to blot and attach to something absorbent before using in a journal...happy creating!

[@matildagentle3816]

@@treemaidenart thank you!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

You popped up on my feed. I have seen this process but yet have not given it a go. Time to make some papers to crumple up😂. Thanks

[@joellenjohnson4038]

VERY NICE

[@lillybullen5374]

Thank you for this video. I've tried this technique before - using just hand cream as shown by someone else. And I have to say, I wasn't really happy with the results. (Maybe I used the wrong hand cream?) However, I have just used the method that you share - using olive oil. And although the piece hasn't dried yet, I can already tell that it's a big improvement. Plus, you have led me to Froyle, and as a New Zealander, I am very excited to follow her channel too. Thank you. 🧡💚🤎

[@thefrugalcardmaker]

I had not heard of this craft. I did a search after seeing it mentioned in a slow stitching group on Facebook. Had to see what it was.

[@alicejump2290]

It just popped up as an option from another video, about reconstituting glue sticks! Interesting to me as I once used olive oil on butterflies cut out of tracing paper, colored with markers, this made them almost transparent! I used fine silver to make bodies (wrapped and twisted) and antennas! Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I was searching this technique when I came across your channel, very nice explanation, thank you for sharing.

[@treemaidenart]

You're very welcome!

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

I Googled momigami with starch because I don't think I want oily paper. This was helpful, I saw your recipe. Will search further to see more on that. Hi from Arizona.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Kristin...from Nova Scotia

[@taishannel865]

I found your video looking for Japanese paper making. I never heard of it before tdy.

[@annzarro8331]

Yours came out beautiful. Someone's channel came up as a recommendation the other day and I liked it so I've been getting more recommendation and today Yours popped up and I'm glad it didn't 😊. I've done this with brown wrapping paper, glycerin and water for the leather look so now I'll try this. 😀

[@treemaidenart]

Well I am happy you found me Ann. I have a few "how to" videos you might be interested in. Hope you check them out. Thanks for viewing!

[@annzarro8331]

@@treemaidenart I will be checking you channel out can't wait to see what you got.

[@junemoores1146]

This is so cool! Nova scotia oh my goodness i"ve been wanting to go there. I'm going to try this oil wadding paper stuff shortly. I shared it with my recovering daughter, I know she will love it.

[@treemaidenart]

Please do! and wish her well for me.

[@lujanramallo8935]

Muchas Gracias

[@lindaprince1518]

Yep i do mixed media thanks for the video will try it out.

[@treemaidenart]

Have fun Linda.

[@elvinraindrop]

New Zealand and you came up on my feed, really interesting, thanks

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Eve-Marie! You are very welcome. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

[@hitherandyonstudio]

I’m from a junk journaling or mixed media group of peeps. I was recently watching other paper kneading videos and then yours was recommended to me. Great video TFS 😊

[@treemaidenart]

I'm so glad!

[@patanderson6602]

Love it!!! ❤️

[@treemaidenart]

Thank you!!

[@denicethomas9943]

Hello, I’m new to mixed media and your video came up in my feed. I’m quite interested in trying this technique. Thanks for sharing! Glad I found your channel.

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks Denise. I would try the lotion technique first as it dries much quicker. It is the same technique as the oil but less messy. Have fun!

[@scrapbagstudios]

This is a beautiful piece. Robyn McClendon, an artist I have followed for about 5 years now, has been creating momigami papers as part of her working through the aesthetics of Japanese art. I have done some but I want to do more. I am very impressed with yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks Margaret. I think Robyn was one of the 4 or 5 videos I watched on this technique. She does such beautiful work. There is another content creator named Froyle out of New Zealand who also follows Robyn and does some lovely work.

[@scrapbagstudios]

@@treemaidenart Yes, I have been following Froyle as well. I have learned so much over the years from Robyn and am a 2nd level Patreon member so I have access to all her book making projects as well as the collage. This is the first time I have come across your channel and I do love the momigami piece you do in this video. I have subscribed. 😀

[@scrapbagstudios]

I am in Australia

[@treemaidenart]

@@scrapbagstudios Thanks for subscribing Margaret

[@ninagraci110]

Thank you! I came from the art group Art2Life but I'd seen this before in magazines.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Nina...thanks for watching..have you checked out the video on Momigami with lotion I just published...less messy.

[@gaila.c.602]

Hello! This video came up in my YT feed this morning! That's how I got to your channel. I am a mixed media, etc. amateur artist. I had heard about momigami paper making on Robyn McClendon's YT channel (if I remember right). I am considering trying to do it one of these days. TFS!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Gail..hope you enjoy it Gail. I have a few videos you might be interested in...faux leather for a book cover, handmade ephemera with a ink jet printer and tissue and making rice paper at home...have fun!

[@carold.9626]

Just happened on your video , very interesting !! Love new art processes !! Thanx for sharing 🎉❤ oh watching from Martin, ga. USA!!

[@agnetaholmgren7453]

Hi from Sweden. This just came up for me. Looks really interesting. I’m definitely going to try it. Mostly I do journals but I’m also doing a little collage.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Agneta..I often use little scraps of cloth in my collages. This technique leaves the cloth a bit oily for quite a long time so I sometimes glue onto tissue paper before adding to my collage. Thanks for watching!

[@marjoleinvanvessem9575]

Amazing! I came here by accident. I was looking for fabric paper making. This is interesting and I will try this. I am from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi there..been to your lovely city several times..I have learned than hand cream works almost as well and is less messy..have fun

[@andrearedenz6616]

Hi there, KZbin was friendly enough to propose your video to me. Never heard of Momigami before, only knew Origami. I am really glad that you used a gel print. I have some that I don't like too much which can be used to give this a try with oil and maybe lotion as well. Your pieces turned out stunning! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Germany, Andrea

[@treemaidenart]

Thank you so much 😀

[@andreaechenique6715]

Gracias, muchas gracias por tu conocimiento. Te encontré buscando la técnica

[@neilstephen6761]

Enjoyed your video thank you

[@mstea4325]

Stumbled across your page. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks so much

[@cinnamon-spice]

This came up in my feed. Probably because I was recently watching another mixed media KZbinr talking about recently coming across it. Looks great, must try it sometime.

[@treemaidenart]

Welcome aboard!

[@lise-lottelundroeddik4706]

Hi I got here from a search for fabricpaper - thank you for this tutorial

[@treemaidenart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hibh3797]

I love what you do. I am from Bahrain

[@Houretila]

This was just recommended to me through my youtube algorithm but i'm happy it was recommended since it's super interesting!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi mai-ja...Thanks for the comment. I actually discovered how to make momigami with hand lotion that I find less messy and easier to use when finished..same method of crumbling and adding lotion...have fun!

[@Houretila]

@@treemaidenart Ooh thank you for the tip! I really gotta give this technique a try. I am trying to start and include some more mixed media techniques in my paintings and more textures and this seems like it would be super interesting! Lots of love from Finland!

[@marriannadougherty7408]

I just learned about this MOMIGAMI paper 4 days ago via Pinterest and I don’t know why. I finally tried it today and it’s gonna take awhile before I get something I really like. I found you via another KZbinr who learned the process from your video.

[@treemaidenart]

Hi marriannadougherty7408..thanks for viewing..do you remember who the KZbinr was that mentioned my channel..I would like to thank her/him.

[@hollyblossomWH]

This is so cool and useful°

[@treemaidenart]

Thanks

[@jeannemason6416]

Hello. I saw another artist yesterday and subbed her channel and today you popped up! Fun stuff! I have done the leather paper. Not part of a group, just little old me!! LOL Blessings!

[@treemaidenart]

Hi Jeanne..happy to have little old you visit my little old channel😊 Hopefully you will find other videos that are of interest to you. Take care Jeanne,hope to hear from you again.

[@smitamukne6473]

Very Nice art 👍 thanks

[@treemaidenart]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lyndafox5567]

I was directed here through a link from Rebecca Daine Art. Thanks for this interesting technique.

[@treemaidenart]

I tried to find Rebecca Daine Art on KZbin to thank her but I couldn't. Thanks for watching!