Making Momigami (Japanese Kneaded Paper)
Momigami is Japanese for “kneaded paper.” By kneading paper coated with a konnyaku mixture you can transform it into a durable, flexible paper with a cloth-like texture. Momigami can be used for collage, cardmaking, bookbinding, and many other paper crafts.
In this video, learn how to make Momigami and fold a beautiful origami lotus flower with artist Karen Elaine!
This video was originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo Facebook page on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Items Used:
For an easy, shoppable overview of the items used in this video, visit our Making Momigami (Japanese Kneaded Paper) collection HERE.
- To make momigami you can use coconut oil, olive oil, hair pomade, hair oil, lotion, etc.
- Karen recommends using Konnyaku Powder from The Japanese Paper Place
- Authentic Yuzen Paper, Reds (4312) - Karen used this for the red patterned origami lotus flower on the white box
- Kozo paper (6K) - Karen used this for the pink flower
- Mashi paper (6MA) - unbleached hemp paper
- Gasen paper (6G)
- PURE Origami Paper (4346) - Karen used this for the green momigami sheet shown
- Large Washi paper pad (6JM) - Karen used this paper to make the orizome (dip-dyed) Momigami
- Karen mentioned this video: Konnyaku Treatment - Make Paper Stronger More Like Fabric!
- Hosho paper pad (6H) - Karen used this for the gel printed papers she turned into Momigami
- Hake brush (like BFC1) to apply the konnyaku to the paper
- Karen recommends cutting paper to ~20 cm square (just under 8") to make the origami lotus flower
- Asagami paper (6AG)
- Golden heavy body acrylic metallic paints, fluid metallic paint (not sold by Yasutomo)
- Rangers Archival ink stamp pad (not sold by Yasutomo)
- Golden Interference metallic fluid (not sold by Yasutomo)
- Stencil brushes (not sold by Yasutomo)
- For the lotus flower leaves, Karen is using the "Blintz base" fold
- Bamboo folding tool (OBF-7)
- Authentic Yuzen Blue origami paper (4336)
What are Karen's best recommendations for Momigami?
For your interest, see konnyaku food HERE!
Find Karen online:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/karenelainecreative/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenElaine
Tag us in your posts on Instagram @yasutomo_art and @karenelainecreative so we can see your creations
