Momigami is a Japanese kneaded paper that turns paper into a fabric-like consistency with extra strength through kneading. It's simple to make your own Momigami kneaded paper using a brown paper bag (supermarket strength ones), metallic acrylic inks or acrylic paint (thinned with a little water if it's too thick) and baby oil.
I made a quick video showing the process, which is listed below if you want to try it out. I was inspired by the artist Jocelyn Benford who does some amazing large pieces using this watercolour abstract style. Mine are on the other end of the size scale, as atc's are a set size of 2.5" x 3.5" (6.35cm x 8.89cm). It's always a challenge to see if I can translate a particular style or technique into the smaller scale of atc's. I always use quotes or words on my atc's but these are an exception (bar one), as they were interesting enough with just the gold Momigami paper and watercolour shapes on them. I also used a Deco Gold Paint Pen, a Black Posca Pen and a black Pilot G-Tec C4 Gel Pen for the added drawn embellishments.
Video for how to make your own Momigami Paper: Momigami How-To Video
Momigami Yellow Black
Technique Book #32 cover
(this one is 8" x 6", or 20cm x 15cm)
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