Enjoyed watching your experimentation. It is an interesting technique. I’ve had trouble with the oily residue when wanting to combine into stitchery pieces. Cheers, Christine
Hi there. Thanks for watching. I think the ironing process helped, and I also let the paper 'dry' for a couple of weeks before I stitched with it. So far, no oiliness. Maybe different types of oil make a difference. The coconut oil I used was quite dry and solid at room temperature, so that might help? I will have to experiment some more.
Really enjoyed this - I’ve looked at Momigami but like you don’t enjoy mess or sticky hands. However - having watched what you did - I am definitely intending to have a go so thank you ! And loved the piece you created btw x
It helps that the oil soaks quickly into the paper. After 10 mins I did really need to wash my hands, but they didn't feel too bad. It was a bit like using too much hand cream. Plus, my hands have stayed soft for about 3 weeks! That NEVER happens. So... bonus! Have fun with it. I hope it works! 👐
Thank you for sharing ... momigami is such an fascinating technique ... recently I've been experimenting doing momigami without oil ... seems to work OK and there's no need to iron out creases so can enhance them with paint wash layers. Thanks for inspiration ❤
That sounds brilliant. One of my followers used hand cream instead of oil and it worked a treat. Thanks so much for watching. I need to experiment some more.
Loved watching the video , missed my weekly dose of you. Not having any oil I used moisturiser to see what happens !! It looks similar to your results . I have lovely moisturised hands and will be playing with the results later.
This is lovely, hadn't heard of momigami, might have to give it a go at some point! I've crumpled and softened paper using water for scrapbooking quite some years ago but using oil is interesting. I do sew on paper and card sometimes but it can be taxing at times. Might have to look more into this one 🙂
It's such hard work to sew on paper but this wored really well. I even unpicked and re-stitched a section and the paper survived really well. I am so glad I stumbled across the technique. I hope you give it a whirl. 🤗
Hi. Thanks for watching. I tend to always use stitches - I don't really like glue. To stitch fabric to the backing, I use smallish tacking stitches. I don't remove them, so they become part of the finished piece. To attach to this page, I use stab stirch - tiny stitches on the front, longer on the back. Don't make them too small though, or the paper will tear.
Hi. Thanks for watching. The piece has been in my book for a couple of weeks now and there is no sign of any oil transferring. The paper doesn't feel oily at all. I think the ironing process helped, but I also let the paper 'dry' for a couple of weeks before I stitched it, so I think that might be important too.
Very interesting. Your art piece is awesome. Does the paper feel oily throughout the stitching process or does it get dry when you put it in the white paper and iron it?
That's a great question. It didn't feel oily at all. The ironing process helped but I doubt it would have made much difference. I actually left the paper for a week before stitching it - just because I was busy - and there was no oiliness at all. It doesn't feel remotely like paper either. It's just soft, fluid and I suppose like really thin felt. It's magic! 🤗
I think the scrunching is important because it breaks down the structure of the paper and works the oil into the fibres. Maybe give it a try though... what's the worst that could happen? Experimenting often leads to wonderful things.
I don't think so. I tried tissue and heavy weight scrapbooking papers and they all worked. You need a bit more care in the early stages with tissue, but it works fine.
Handmade paper from India has so much fiber that it’s easily made into momigami. Easy to find in US and on line. Instead of oil, many people like hand lotion. That isn’t quite as messy. Also, the traditional method is konnyaku paste, which is really clean. I get mine on line. I mention these options because you don’t like messiness.
I can't get this to work 😞. I've probably watched 15 videos about this and I've tried it with everything from printing paper to heavy scrapbook cardstock. I've used vegetable oil, hand lotion, conditioner... The treated paper always end up feeling hard or torn and mushy. I really want to do this, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😢
That must be frustrating. This was my first attempt. The coconut oil did seem to work because it's quite a dry oil if that makes sense. I found that with this technique, less was definitely more. Using a small amount of oil and really working the paper until my hands weren't shiny any more, then repeating the process over and over again did seem to get me the result. I also let the paper 'dry' for about 2 weeks before trying to sew with it. That seemed to help too. I hope you give it another try. X
That's lovely, Rebecca 😊
Thanks so much. 🤗
Very cool! I didn’t know you could do this with paper.
It was a new one on me too. I am so glad I tried it. Thanks so much for watching. 🤗
What a great video, will definitely be trying this technique. Thank you.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you found it helpful. Have fun trying it out. 😊
Oh so cool!
Thank you. I was so glad it worked. I hope you will give it a try. 🤗
I had heard of this before but I have never seen it in practice. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun to experiment. I hope you give it a try. 🤗
Love your experiment. Can't wait to see what you do next!
So glad you liked it. I hope you will give it a try. Thanks for watching. 🤗
This is so exciting, thank you for the inspiration and sharing your process so clearly :)
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. 🤗
Inspiring, fabulous, can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing, your finished piece in the art journal is gorgeous 😊❤
Thanks so much 😊 Have fun getting messy!
@@featherstitchhouse I did 🤣❤️
Enjoyed watching your experimentation. It is an interesting technique. I’ve had trouble with the oily residue when wanting to combine into stitchery pieces. Cheers, Christine
Hi there. Thanks for watching. I think the ironing process helped, and I also let the paper 'dry' for a couple of weeks before I stitched with it. So far, no oiliness. Maybe different types of oil make a difference. The coconut oil I used was quite dry and solid at room temperature, so that might help? I will have to experiment some more.
Really enjoyed this - I’ve looked at Momigami but like you don’t enjoy mess or sticky hands. However - having watched what you did - I am definitely intending to have a go so thank you ! And loved the piece you created btw x
It helps that the oil soaks quickly into the paper. After 10 mins I did really need to wash my hands, but they didn't feel too bad. It was a bit like using too much hand cream. Plus, my hands have stayed soft for about 3 weeks! That NEVER happens. So... bonus! Have fun with it. I hope it works! 👐
Thank you for sharing ... momigami is such an fascinating technique ... recently I've been experimenting doing momigami without oil ... seems to work OK and there's no need to iron out creases so can enhance them with paint wash layers.
Thanks for inspiration ❤
That sounds brilliant. One of my followers used hand cream instead of oil and it worked a treat. Thanks so much for watching. I need to experiment some more.
Awesome idea!!
Thanks so much. I hope you give it a try. 😊
Loved watching the video , missed my weekly dose of you. Not having any oil I used moisturiser to see what happens !! It looks similar to your results . I have lovely moisturised hands and will be playing with the results later.
That's such a clever idea. I am so glad it worked. Glad you are OK and still stitching away. 🤗
Love this how are you getting on filling up the book?
Not much further on - I have just started a new job, so life has been pretty crazy. I hope to make a new video soon.
This is lovely, hadn't heard of momigami, might have to give it a go at some point!
I've crumpled and softened paper using water for scrapbooking quite some years ago but using oil is interesting.
I do sew on paper and card sometimes but it can be taxing at times.
Might have to look more into this one 🙂
It's such hard work to sew on paper but this wored really well. I even unpicked and re-stitched a section and the paper survived really well. I am so glad I stumbled across the technique. I hope you give it a whirl. 🤗
Enjoyed this video. How did you attach material to backing ? Also how did you attach your art to the book ? Thankyou
Hi. Thanks for watching. I tend to always use stitches - I don't really like glue. To stitch fabric to the backing, I use smallish tacking stitches. I don't remove them, so they become part of the finished piece. To attach to this page, I use stab stirch - tiny stitches on the front, longer on the back. Don't make them too small though, or the paper will tear.
Awesome, I’ve been wondering what to do with the papers I’ve made, thanks. What glue did you use. To adhere to the book paper. ❤
So glad you enoyes it. I stitched it on, but a stick glue would work well.
Really enjoyed this. Does it transfer the oil to the other pages of your scrap book?
Hi. Thanks for watching. The piece has been in my book for a couple of weeks now and there is no sign of any oil transferring. The paper doesn't feel oily at all. I think the ironing process helped, but I also let the paper 'dry' for a couple of weeks before I stitched it, so I think that might be important too.
Very interesting. Your art piece is awesome. Does the paper feel oily throughout the stitching process or does it get dry when you put it in the white paper and iron it?
That's a great question. It didn't feel oily at all. The ironing process helped but I doubt it would have made much difference. I actually left the paper for a week before stitching it - just because I was busy - and there was no oiliness at all. It doesn't feel remotely like paper either. It's just soft, fluid and I suppose like really thin felt. It's magic! 🤗
@Featherstitch House yes it is magic!! And it looks amazing!
Can the oil be heated and brushed repeatedly on the paper?
I think the scrunching is important because it breaks down the structure of the paper and works the oil into the fibres. Maybe give it a try though... what's the worst that could happen? Experimenting often leads to wonderful things.
Does the thickness of the paper matter?
I don't think so. I tried tissue and heavy weight scrapbooking papers and they all worked. You need a bit more care in the early stages with tissue, but it works fine.
Handmade paper from India has so much fiber that it’s easily made into momigami. Easy to find in US and on line. Instead of oil, many people like hand lotion. That isn’t quite as messy. Also, the traditional method is konnyaku paste, which is really clean. I get mine on line. I mention these options because you don’t like messiness.
Thanks so much. I will have to give it a try. I really like the effect, but the process troubles me! It's good to know there are options.
Can you print a photo onto computer paper & do this? Have you ever done that?
I can't get this to work 😞. I've probably watched 15 videos about this and I've tried it with everything from printing paper to heavy scrapbook cardstock. I've used vegetable oil, hand lotion, conditioner... The treated paper always end up feeling hard or torn and mushy. I really want to do this, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong 😢
That must be frustrating. This was my first attempt. The coconut oil did seem to work because it's quite a dry oil if that makes sense. I found that with this technique, less was definitely more. Using a small amount of oil and really working the paper until my hands weren't shiny any more, then repeating the process over and over again did seem to get me the result. I also let the paper 'dry' for about 2 weeks before trying to sew with it. That seemed to help too. I hope you give it another try. X