Washi Paper Magic
Washi - aka rice paper - is full of magical traits that you just have to see and try for yourself!
In this creative session, artist Karen Elaine shares what kinds of creations you can make with washi paper.
This video was originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo Facebook page on Friday, 8/18/23.
Items Used
For a shoppable overview of the items used in this demo visit our Washi Paper Magic collection HERE.
- 48 Sheet Pad of Rice Paper (6JM)
- Gasen Paper (6G)
- Shikishi Board 5" x 7" (HY300)
- Hosho Paper Pad (6H)
- Asagami Paper (6AG)
- Torinoko Paper (6T)
- Niji Artist Watercolor Studio Set, 24 colors (NWS24)
- Round porcelain saucer (WCW210)
- Aquafix by Schmincke
- Usugami (6U)
- Konnyaku starch (used for momigami, or kneaded paper)
- Mashi paper (6MA)
- Wa Fude Sen brush (WF2)
- Shellac-based indigo ink (Karen used Sennelier's) - or substitute with sumi ink (like Yasutomo's liquid black ink, KF2)
- Artist-tac
- Avery True Block Shipping labels, 8.5x11"
- Scrapbook.com double stick tape
Artists mentioned by Karen:
- Megan Quinlan (creator of her stencils)
- Elizabeth St. Hilaire (uses Hosho paper pad #6H for collage)
Find Karen online:
Instagram: 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 
Comments
Yasutomo said:
Hi Laura! Yes, the document ink is perfect for painting on Gasen paper. It can be used undiluted or thinned out. Hope this helps!
Laura Lang said:
I realize this video is older, but I was wondering if I can use D’Atrement document ink when painting the Gasen paper (meditative painting) instead of shellac based ink?