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Thank you for enjoying it, relating to it, and taking through time to tell me so. Be blessed!

Thanks! I haven't made a lot of embossed papers yet. The last one I made, I used for the inside covers of my grief journal. I might make a journal tag or journal card out of these.

The lotion does soften the papers, but if the lotion gets the paper too wet, the paper will rip easily and fall apart. Lotions or oils may change the color or texture, too. What is the best thing to make it easier for your hands? Honestly, it's by adding the konnyaku starch made by directions (mix 30 minutes followed by 4 hours of sitting to let the crystals dissolve). I haven't tried mixing for less time and letting it sit for 4 hours at the same time, but one person told me that it does still work. One person told me she mixed it in a blender (save your hands some work), then let it sit 4-5 hours, which is best in a fridge, or used distilled water to preserve it longer. It might last a week or half a week. It is sensitive to temperature. My fridge got too cold once, and it stuck in one part. I found that momigamming the paper while it's damp is SO MUCH easier on my hands and much quicker once you get to the momigami process. You can almost crumple and ball it up immediately and let it sit. I could not do this without my papers sticking unless I mixed the full 30 minutes, followed by letting it dry afterward for 4 hours. So experiment and try things out, but I'm telling you it feels amazing and smooth to your hands, and it's so much less work once you get through the initial hump of making the konnyaku starch.Its so worth it, and not only that but the konnyaku starch provides extra strength and durability so your papers don't rip as easily and can even be sewn on!!

Why thank you! It's nothing fancy, but it certainly works for me, and I'm so thankful!:

Yes, you most certainly can. I link to some directions about this on my blog and also give more of an overview about momigami:creative-passages.com/2023/07/31/momigami-and-joomchi-craze/. Let me know how it goes!

@@creativepassages Whew, that was fast and very helpful, thank you so much for the recepie I found on your blog!! Greetings from Geneva Switzerland ❤️

@@nerfminet4704 you're so welcome!

@@nerfminet4704 I never tried the tapioca starch, but I imagine it will work the same way. Let me know how it goes!

Thanks for reaching out and letting me know how much you relate! I love that! I look forward to getting to know you, too. I'm doing something about the hamster wheel! My grandson is doing great and slowly getting back to normal life... We have to be extra careful with him for a while, but it's nice to see him coo and smile again! Be blessed!

@@creativepassages Amen sis!! You enjoy him 💜

@@BarbaraMartineau I will!

You're welcome.

I'm sorry that you got confused. I plan to make another video about this.

Hmmm. I do know many people like the look of momigami magazines, but the new look of it after the momigami process is quite different, worn, and faded. The momigami process usually distorts what's on there...fades it, makes it lighter, cracks it up, changes the texture to more like a tissue or fabric, makes it crumbly, etc. It shrinks ir, too. I know olive oil will also change the color and texture, usually making it darker. I personally do not like the look of the oils or the lotions when they're been used for momigami, and find that they cause the paper to rip more easily and darken it. Perhaps your disappointment has to do with your expectations and what your plan was to do with those papers afterward. I recommend trying it dry without any lotions and trying a variety of different papers and even that same magazine again dry. Try konnyaku starch. I have another video about that: czcams.com/video/P2uDsamJ1R8/video.htmlsi=2t4yQ4z4JjcBX02C Figure out what you like and what works best for your needs. Most of my needs are for abstract, grungy, or faded things, which might allow me to express my trauma and work through it. I personally think the cracks in the magazine and the contrast of lights and darks are very interesting. I don't mind the crumbly textures. If you do not like the final result you could consider rubbing paint or a glaze over the momigamied magazine paper and let the liquid fill in the cracks (this is a cool effect) or maybe even try spraying it with distress sprays or inks. You could try laying that magazine on top of a stencil and then using a light sandpaper - that pattern should show up. Or you could you try adding some Plaster of Paris mixed with gel medium and gesso to certain portions of your momigamied magazine pieces or put this through a stencil, lace or doily...or stitch different momigami pieces together with glue or threads and do these things. Then add more color to it when it's dry. I really love collage with momigami pieces. Try looking up Aimee Bishop. She had cool ideas about this. There's always more steps you can take to fix something that you don't like or make it beautiful again. Here's a blog post I made giving instructions about this stitched, altered, and distressed magazine pieces in that style. It didn't include momigami, but I noted that I wanted to try this with momigami pieces: wp.me/pcRhQ1-Nb Let me know what your thoughts are.

@@creativepassages Wow! Thank you for actually taking the time to give this some thought and provide a reply. The funny thing is, I used to do this with scraps of notebook paper when I was in middle school - and didn't use any kind of oil, lotion, etc. Just the paper and whatever oils were leached from my hands. I always thought the clothlike feel was cool, but never really contemplated what (if anything) one might do with such a material. So, here I am (almost 60 years later) seeing videos of a technique that I didn't know had a specific name and cultural history! I was aware that the images would fade, but beyond that, I don't think I had any real expectations. What I didn't expect was the crackled look and feel that was nothing like cloth when I was finished. I'll have to give this another try without using a softener to see how that holds up and see where I end up. I'll take a look at your other suggestions, too. Thanks again!

@@MsOscara You're quite welcome! It just might take more experimentation before you find what you like and what works for you. Let me know 8f you have any more questions.

Ha. I use it in my art journal and make pockets, tags, pages, etc. I also use it for other artworks as I love creating collages. I have some other videos on this channel that show how I use it, and also a blog with examples. It may not be for everybody, but I love it. Let me know if you want me to link to specific examples.

You can also sew into it. The Japanese made clothes and lampshades, and other things out of it. You can also make purses and pouches out of it. There are lots of different uses!

​@@creativepassagesthnku for your answers.lampshades maybe could be good.but do u iron it? It doesnt look great in that state!!!!

​@@creativepassagesps l loved ur paper before u put the starch on it btw!!!

@giuliettawebber6772 Yes, you can iron it. I haven't bothered to do that yet, but many people do. It will flatten it out and make it more appealing. I'm using it in a trauma journal to express my grief and trauma and the imperfections of life so I am not as interested in pristine flat papers, but if I ever tried to sell any, I would iron them.

Thank you! Yes, it did take a lot of patience, but it was fun! I love Google Translate! Be blessed!

Thank you for responding and letting me know that you're recovering from trauma, too, and also believe in God. I don't feel so alone. I also live it that you do art, too.I think you woukd enjoy momigami. I found this process very therapeutic. Blessings. Have a great day!

@@creativepassages you most definitely are not alone. When the Lord brought me to your channel, I said the same thing. I always felt like my art was a big colorful “mess” and couldn’t understand why, until I came to your channel. I cried and thanked the Lord for you!! I am so sorry you went through what you did. I praise God that He snatched you from the enemy’s hands!! Thank you for all you do for others in the name of the Lord 💜 Have a blessed day…

@BarbaraMartineau Aw, this is so sweet.I'm sorry you have been through trauma and abuse as well. It's so cool how God brought you here to comfort you and validate you. I love that. God is so good!

@BarbaraMartineau , you might also enjoy my back story about this process on my blog or enjoy other blog posts or reading my testimony. In this blog post I wrote all the scriptures that God gave me for the video. Even re- reading them as I made the post, God comforted me and ministered to me. I prayed that God would help me find the perfect scriptures to share: creative-passages.com/2024/08/05/background-information-for-my-new-video-and-art-process-grungy-momigami-papers-with-crackle-paste-art-that-expresses-healing-for-trauma-and-loss/ Sending God's healing and love to you. ❤️

Any paper you can fold can be momigammied. It could be the lotion that's causing the problem. I haven't been able to use it without it ripping. Dry it dry. I have another video on using konnyaku Starch. Perhaps you're using too much lotion because others have used it successfully. Also, you have to start the momigami process slowly. Start by folding in the corners and gradually making creases various places. You can't start scrunching and crumbling it right away. I spend 10 minutes just making folds back and forth before crumbling. Also, don't force a fold if it's resistant because that is where it usually rips. Let me know if this helps.

I have done so many of these with all sorts of papers , I actually pressed them and they come out beautifully flat, I found that for me olive oil works great. Magazine paper give a lighter translucent affect They trick is to take your time relax and Momigami❤ affect

You're so very welcome! I'm excited that you want to try it. Please let me know how you like it. Be blessed.

I used bottled water and put it in the refrigerator, I believe. That's an excellent idea. If I used distilled water, I wouldn't need to refrigerate even if it sat out a few days?

@@creativepassages Correct plus I only use distilled water for my acrylic paints and to clean brushes, and when using mediums including Gesso after having mold develop in he containers from tap water...

@@mildredking6813 hmmm...thanks. I especially need it for my cellulose glue.

Oh Wow! That's great! Did you mix it for 30 minutes? Did you momigami it damp? That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

@@creativepassages I mixed it until all the particles dissolved -- which wasn't more than five minutes (or so). If your blender has an opening at the top you can drop the powder in little by little. I momigamied it damp-ish (not too damp). Some people momigami without any starch or oil/lotion, and they say it works for them. I think the starch does add strength. I would not use oil because it will end up eating through the paper with time, which is why we can't use oil paint on canvas or paper surfaces that have not been sized beforehand. BTW thank you for the information you share with all of us -- it's a valuable resource.

@@RuthHenriquez1 thank you for this valuable feedback. My paper stuck together while damp when I didn't mix the full 30 minutes, but maybe it's also because I didn't let it sit for 4 hours. I will have to experiment again with some easier, quicker ways to do this process. Thanks for your advice.

@@RuthHenriquez1 BTW, I never liked the oils. I do like to momigami dry.

I do.one side with konnyaku starch, let partially dry, and while it's still barely damp you fold and scrunch. When that side is dry then you can turn over and apply konnyaku starch to that other side, let partially dry, then fold and scrunch. Let me know how you like it. I love it!

@@creativepassages you have a teachers heart…..how many times do you repeat the entire process and let it dry out completely ?

@Rocdag well you only apply the konnyaku starch once to both sides separately, as I explained above. You can momigami it as much as you like- no limits. The traditional Japanese method involved being momigamied for 20 minutes. There's no rule that you have to go that long. Also, you'll know that the paper is completely momigamied when it's very soft like cloth, and you no longer hear a crunch when you fold. It will shrink a lot and feel like fabric. Thin or normal paper feels like kleenex. The konnyaku starch just makes it stronger and more durable, easier to be sewed on. Also, it's no crime to momigami your paper after it has dried completely. You will still get nice results. You will find that it is easier on your hands if it is slightly wet with the konnyaku starch. I hope that helps. Thank you for saying that I have a teachers heart. God bless.

Also, I want to add that if it's thin paper and the konnyaku starch soaks through to the other side, you would only need to do one side.

Yes, I have an ink jet printer. Cannon ip8720. Once it prints, let it sit for a few minutes before touching it to give the ink a chance to dry. Not sure how a laser printer would work, but it seems like that would work too. I use a laser printer at work, but haven't tried it for this.

Hmmm...so you plan to add to it? Spray with a fixativ first. I would spray it 3-4 times and let it dry between each layer. Fixation has never worked solidly for me, but I learned recently after watching another video that you d0 have to have that sufficient drying time, and the 3-4 layers. A coat of self leveling gel after the fixativ will really seal it in and make it waterproof. It dries very glossy, but you can always later go back over it with a mat varnish when you get done. That should work fine. You may not need the self leveling gel, but I consider it to be a very good sealer and protector from my experience, but it will smear water soluable materials when applying without the fixativ first.

Also, use an acrylic sealer or varnish on your artwork when finished. You can get glossy or matt. I personally think a spray goes on more evenly than the kind you paint on.

Thank you for the feedback. I agree about the music. Unfortunately, the background music produced much louder than it was when I was creating the video and trying to adjust it; it played much softer in my editing program. Before I realized it, and could readjust and reproduce it, this video really took off. I am still considering making a new version.

@@creativepassagesI was very distracted by the cup of tea you kept knocking into! Sorry!

@@Rocdag ok. Whoops. I'll try to be more mindful of that!

@@creativepassages aren’t we Picky Pickers! Your demonstrations are good and I would love a streamlined instruction tutorial! You work is really inspiring. Sorry my anxiety spilled over!

@Rocdag Thank you. I will consider that- if I'm allowed. I think if I'm not mistaken, I need 500 subscribers to go live. I'm halfway there. I understand about anxiety because I have it, too. Since this channel is also about managing anxiety through art, I would suspect that a lot of my followers have anxiety. Mom8gsmi is very good for anxiety. It gives your hands something to do and can feel meditative.

Dry works very well. I don't like the oil. You could try hand lotion. Many people love that. I like dry and with konnayku starch the best. If you haven't tried konnayku starch yet, I'd recommend it. I have another video about that.

Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I noticed that there are a lot of approaches to Momigami. I also love how momigami paper feels. I love using it in my journals. Have a great day!!

You're very welcome. I'm glad my channel is blessing you! May God continue to bless you and guide you with everything you do.

@@creativepassages thank you.

To be honest, I have no clue about that. It seems like the potential could be there for that to happen more easily than if you didn't use it or used oil or starch, but that's what my logic says based off what you said. I never came across any information on this or complaints about this happening. 🤔 So maybe it will be fine. For sure, keep it from damp places or high humidity. Thanks for stopping by.

@@creativepassages Appreciate you taking the time to reply. I know, I never heard that, never even thought about it. Yes, that makes sense, keep them in a dry area. But I think going forward I may use something else. Thanks! 🙂

@@qso3566 you're welcome!

Thank you for this feedback. Yes, I agree it was too loud. It did not sound that loud on my video editing program. I am careful about that going forward. I thought of remaking this video, but it is getting a lot of traction and performing well compared to my other videos, so if I do, I would still probably keep this one up. Be blessed!

Thank you so much! Have a great day!

You can momigami dry, therefore, gloves would be fine. It's basically the folding and crumbling process. You can add hand lotions and other oils, too, even konyaku starch or tapioca starch.

Thank you for stopping by. I believe that you will love the awagami paper. You should give it a try. Distress inks are always fun. I'm glad that you were inspired! Be blessed!

Thanks you.

Thank you. You could. I prepared the backdrop fabrics ahead of time and provided a variety of materials and embellishments. We had fun!

Yea, I did have it too loud after listening to it again just now. I'm sorry. I'm still learning...my video program is really tricky when it comes to sound and seems to keep changing it. This was a while back. If I do do music now while I'm talking, I try to make the volume super, super low, and I've tried a few videos without it other than the intro. Thanks for the feedback.

I'll consider remaking it.

It's funny you should mention leaf prints on the geli plate. I have been watching some videos on that lately and want to try that with flowers and leaves. These prints didn't have any leaves, though, so maybe you meant it for a different video? Maybe we watched the same leaf printing videos? Ha. Either way, thanks for stopping by and being inspired. Have a great day!

Amen! Yes! Beauty for ashes! God restores!

Oh wow! Thank you so much for that encouraging feedback, which I needed to hear. I just love making art. It works for me. Art is so healing. Thank you for stopping by and subscribing, and I pray that God brings 100% healing, restoration, and much love to you as well! Be blessed!

That might work great, but of course, there would be more risk of tearing it. You're supposed to use the Konnyaku starch slightly damp- so it makes it easier to crumple. I think this is the one where I didn't stir it for 30 minutes nor let it sit for 3 hours before using it. If you do that, you can fold and crumple it damp without it sticking. There's another momigami video where I show you that (the correct way). Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to comment. Be blessed!

Thank you so much for that encouragement. If you dont mind me asking, and if it's safe to talk about, what emotions do you feel? Be blessed.

Thank you. I really appreciate you saying that. Check out my momigami playlist because I have some of the momigami videos there already. Next video is on prayer flags, then a mixed media on top of momigami paper with alcohol inks, then the making of a journal cover ( I use my sumi ink drawings, plus some of my momigami papers ( I'm pretty sure), then some decorative work in my trauma journal (I'm behind on putting the footage together.) What would you like to see with momigami?

You're welcome! My pleasure!

Yes, it was so much fun. I think you will really enjoy it, too. Thanks for stopping by!

Why thank you! That is funny, isn't it? Even if they stayed a hot mess, there might be interesting lines, which I could add as a collage element in a mixed media piece since I made them to rip and collage into other artworks.

It is messy, but so much fun! Let me know how you like it, and share what you create, if you don't mind. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Thank you! 😊

Thank you. 😀 I did have a lot of fun!

I learned from another youtube. I'll send the link to my blog post of momigami observations and link to Louise Jenetta, whom I learned this from: wp.me/pcRhQ1-Uk

It's fun and lovely. I think you would enjoy it.

Thank you. It was fun!

Thank you so much for saying that. That means a lot because I have often felt I struggled with composition. :)

@@creativepassages Yes that happens a lot, but from my perspective you did a great job ! The hardest part is when to stop adding...

Yes, so true. I struggle with that as well. Ha.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. May Hod strengthen and heal you as well and provide perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding in the name of Jesus. Amen

Thank you so much! :)

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Thank you. I think I like the first one better, too. I love to sing to God, but I love the sound of the bird, too.

Thank you! 😊