MOMIGAMI!! - Japanese Kneaded Paper - No Oil, No Lotion Method

Hello, I'm Leigh and in this video I'll show you the basic momigami technique.
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[@jensartyinclinations]

I haven’t agreed with myself that I won’t but new stuff - but I am cleaning out this year & using what I have as a priority. It’s also been great to gift things I know I’ll never get to, but are beautiful supplies. I was looking at some of my papers that I like, but aren’t quite me. This is just what I need to do I think, Leigh. Thanks so much for the tip! I’ve been loving your channel more each month too, I often watch on Tele & forget to go back & comment, sorry. But it’s going gangbusters. So creative & inspiring. You are fab & always easy to watch ❤❤

[@leighcreates]

Aw Jen, you are so kind, thank you very much. I watched your in-the-car video, enjoyed that immensely. Lovely to see the gorgeous face that goes with the friendly voice. I've been doing a lot of watching on the tv while fussy cutting etc and am quite forgetful in regard to going back and leaving comments too. xxx

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Thank you, this is so interesting. I’m so inspired!

[@leighcreates]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gr8fng]

So gratifying to watch a fellow Aussie 'dry' momigami G'day from NSW 😊

[@margaretpinsent6388]

And you do momigami! So glad your channel came up when I searched for momigami. Your video is the best at showing how to do it. I was given some done on a gelli print last summer and I finally got round to using it to cover a sketchbook. It looks incredible. I have arthritis in my right hand, so I may be employing Beloved for this! Tks x

[@leighcreates]

Thank you so much Margaret! 😀😀😀

[@lvan4407]

Very interesting but I would love to see a video on what you do with the paper after

[@craftycs8917]

Very interesting ❤ thanks for sharing and inspiring us ❤

[@kimlatham7583]

I kneaded a magazine page (matte not shiny) along with you. I did get a few edge tears as i was a bit heavy handed. But such an interesting change in the paper texture. Thanks for sharing.

[@leighcreates]

Oh wow! Good on you for giving it a go. It's hard to avoid the tears, particularly if the paper is a bit on the thick side. Cheers

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Very cool. I can’t wait to see what you do with it!😊

[@myenchantedjournals]

I was thinking exactly the same thing!!🤣

[@jackielubeck]

Ahhhh. Going to make me some.

[@lisastevens2607]

When you do this make sure to moisturize your hands … the paper will dry your hands out sooooo badly. ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

I have tried this once, my arthritic hands were not happy. But I do love the way they feel and sound! Excited to see what you do with them 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@jensartyinclinations]

I love that Leigh mentioned the arthritis. We need to work out a technique or tool or something, don’t we. My hand OT suggested I try wrapping things in something else. Like a tea towel or those rubber grip sheets you can get - even bubble wrap. I wonder if it would work for momagami - because I love it, but want to do it when I’m flaring up too … hmmmm

[@myenchantedjournals]

seriously! these look fabulous, thanks for sharing that, Leigh 😉

[@leighcreates]

Thanks Di, just watched your travel kit video on the tv, brilliant idea. Funny thing, I'm making a mini flower press for my journal and filming it. 2 great minds think alike, lol. xxx

[@myenchantedjournals]

@@leighcreates oh brilliant! I look forward to seeing it 😺

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Very interesting video😊

[@selinastephens5265]

Haven't tried this before so may have to give it a go. Nice tfs

[@maramakesjournals2319]

I agree with your concern re oils and creams. Oil will eventually turn rancid and develop an unpleasant odor. Many years ago before I heard of momigami, I folded and kneaded card stock until it became soft like leather. I had lightly spritzed the paper with water to help get the paper bendy. I figured I was sorta taking the paper back to its infant days when it was pulp. I wonder if glycerine would work. Or even cornstarch in water, a very thin mixture, as you mentioned. We think acid-free paper is desirable. Adding oil seems counterintuitive. IMO. Maybe I’m overthinking. 🤪

[@leighcreates]

Not sure how glycerine would go, worth a try. Luise Janetta uses thick papers, she is very enthusiastic. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@leighcreates You’re welcome! 💜💜💜

[@loraleewellington9064]

I'd love to see the end result of what you made with these two papers!

[@leighcreates]

Don't recall what I did with them, sorry. Cheers

[@eugeniagwathney622]

thank you

[@leighcreates]

You're welcome

[@artbookmakermixedmediaarti6024]

Ancient Japanese Momigami technique consists in applying a bit of oil in your hands, rub them and then work with the paper, several times til your paper is soft as fabric.

[@leighcreates]

Thank you Marcela.