Shimmer & Crinkle: Metallic Sumi Inks + Momigami Paper Techniques with Japanese Washi
In this session, Karen Elaine mixes and uses Yasutomo's metallic liquid sumi inks to create shimmering decorated papers - from subtle sheens to bold metallic effects. She'll also share her newest discoveries about making momigami, the traditional Japanese technique of kneading and crumpling washi paper to create a soft, leather-like texture, using Yasutomo's wide range of Japanese washi papers.
Then she'll put those beautiful papers to work! Karen will share a couple of creative projects that show you how to use your decorated papers in mixed-media art and crafting.
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This video was originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo YouTube channel on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Items Used & Mentioned
For a shoppable overview of the Yasutomo items used in this demo visit our Shimmer & Crinkle: Metallic Sumi Inks + Momigami Paper Techniques with Japanese Washi collection HERE.
LINKS
- This is our last momigami livestream from 2024: https://youtu.be/YbXmN5pRsvg
PRODUCTS
- Tag Book Kit (TG-KIT)
- Konnyaku Powder from The Japanese Paper Place (not sold by Yasutomo)
- PURE Konjac Gum (not sold by Yasutomo)
- Jackie Hernandez on Youtube inspired Karen to make her prints
The papers Karen used in the beginning examples:
- Blue gel print/yellow back = 9" x 12" Hosho Paper Sketch pad (6H)
- Red and blue gel print = 12" x 18" Washi Paper pad (6JM)
- Plain white = Asagami (6AG)
Which washi papers does Karen recommend?
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Good value for results:
- 12" x 18" Washi Paper pad (6JM)
- Karen printed and painted this paper, then did momigami to those pieces - 9" x 12" Hosho Sketch Paper pad (6H)
- Specialty papers, next level up: -
- Ok, not the strongest recommendation: -
- Hake brush (BFC3)
- Metallic Liquid Sumi Inks (CM series)
- Porcelain saucer (WCW210)
- Fusion brush flat 1" (FS10)
- Chinese Golden Black Sumi Ink (CG18)
- New Wave Arts Glass White Table Top Palettes (not sold by Yasutomo)
- For covering the little notebook, Karen meant to use her Art Institute Designer Dries Clear Adhesive (not sold by Yasutomo) but actually used a Lineco bookbinding glue (also not sold by Yasutomo)
- Moleskine Cahier Journal (not sold by Yasutomo) or Lochby notebook (not sold by Yasutomo) size 3.5" x 5.5"
- Karen used the "over-under" technique by Elizabeth St. Hilaire
- Bamboo folding tool (OBF-7)
