I have an online course THE BOOK OF YOU: How to Make and Keep an Illustrated Journal. You can find it here ($32): kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/courses/the-book-of-you-making-and-keeping-a-visual-diary

I like the smell of baby oil and use it to make my papers. The oiled papers are placed by a sunny window and are turned over every few days until dried. I get great results.

Another fabulous tutorial, Kelly! As you mentioned, these are so painterly - they almost look like an ancient tapestry...

oh my goodness. I've been doing this since I was a kid and had NO idea there was an official name for it. "Momigami" started for me after noticing that the more you crumpled the note paper, the cooler it felt. Like fabric. 😊And you could run it through mom's machine, or watercolor, colored pencils were fun and who wasn't making broaches out of crumpled paper and nail polish?😜 Thanks for sharing this. Learn something new every day. *my hubby walked in while I was watching and he said, "we did that if we ran out of toilet paper" 🤣He didn't know it had a name either. lol

Hi Kelly I have maid these papers over the years & have found that using oil on them you never get the smell out of then in my opinion you work from the corners & use bee wax that is melted works great & you don’t get many rips in it .best peter Scotland hope ya well happy sunny days xx

OM goodness, how fun, I have a few old calendars that I want to try this on. Thanks for the tips on selecting the lighter, brighter colors.

Completely fabulous ❤. I knew there had to be some fun way of using those glossy pages. I've just found your channel. No stuffing around, and straight to the subject. Fantastic 🇭🇲💖💖💖💖💖

I use coconut oil from the Dollar Tree and it works good. TFS

This is such a great idea for the glossy pages-I hate to throw anything away that draws my eye, now I have a new technique. Thank you.

Love the way they resemble Monet's art. ❤

Hi Kelly! Thank you for doing the heavy lifting by trying out the different possibilities for this technique and sharing your results. This is a wonderful video and I'm looking forward to seeing Part 2 of the sanded papers. Thank you so much!

Thank you, all new to me, I love the look of putting a variety near each other and layering.. soft hands here we come

Thank you for the great tutorial. I gave it a try today without using any oil. It worked just fine. I did a lot of simple folding before I started the crumpling. It was great exercise for my aching hands. I only got one small pinhole in the paper. Love it! Thanks!

I love this!❤

Clay (a thin layer) is what makes the paper glossy. That's why the lg glossy picture books are so heavy! And probably why the oil works to change it.

Well, you've done it again, Ms Marvelous! These rolled, folded and kneaded paper pieces were just outstanding! To have made as many of them as you did, you must have some very strong fingers Kelly! I loved the sound and look when they were finished. Like really soft, sort of suede pieces of fabrics. And near the end, the pieces you'd glued together to possibly use as a book cover, were just primo! As always, thank you so much, for this really unique share, Kelly!

I am so excited to give this a try. I will use it in my junk journals and art journals. This is right up alley. Thank you for sharing this technique❣

Incredible. Complete transformation.

I love this!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I'mma try on a brown paper bag with the hope it will turn into some kinda faux leather. You got my thinkers thinkin'!

The sound of the ‘fabric’ is enough to intrigue me.

Oh thank you so I'm so excited to see this video, was just looking for it not just an hour ago. Thanks again. Just new to all of this amazing things to play with. Gave up my Stain glass of 30 years, and now have found this❤

This sounds funny but I only had Vicks and Vaseline available at hand one day so used these on separate pages and it worked superbly! Will inside my Vaseline with a drop of essential oil for fragrance next time and use that. I infused over the minutes, quite a decent amount of the Vicks or Vaseline and the papers were so soft and workable that i could crunch, knead and even took like a piece of clay. The colors were deep and vibrant!

What a wonderful technique. Thank you!

I really love the Baguette one, and all of the colored ones. Thank you.

I like to do stacked collages and these would look great peeking out from the lower layers. Also I think stitched onto a fabric scrap to make safety pin flags. So many possibilities.

You have inspired me to have another go, i got lots of holes when I tried, so gave up. I would love to see how you use them in your journals

I accidentally made some of this a few days ago. Good to know the method so I can use it again.

Can't wait to try this technique with my grandchildren. They will love it😊

Thank you so much for sharing this! Can’t wait to try this and the sanding technique on all the truckload of books and magazines I’ve collected. This is just so exciting ! 👏🏻🥰

What a great response you’ve received for this tutorial (and check out all those views!!)…and no wonder. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and will definitely try it out. I particularly liked the pages from your coffee table book on roses and goodness knows I have quite a collection of those 😂 Thanks, as always, for your informative and succinct presentation xx

A new technique to have fun with! Thank you!

Hi again, I'm back but not in paper because I just didn't get the process. I embroider now which is fantastic. However, all your paper things are just the ticket for my fabric journals. Momigami and a few of the eco dying are brilliant for upcoming challenges in Roxy creations. Thanks for your tips and encouragement. Xx

I can't wait to play with this technique!

Very cool! Thank you, Kelly!

I learn so many interesting things from you...thank you!

So cool! I’ve never heard of this ! Just after watching your tuto, I did it! Thank youuuuu!

Love this! Can't wait to try!

Great video and you answered all my questions. Will try this during the coming week!

Encaustic without chemicals-brilliant! TY!

What a fantastic (and free) look for art journaling. Thank you.

Love this idea - can't wait to try it !

Great ideas miss Kelly thank you for sharing!!

This is really cool! I definitely need to try this on my channel. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing technique I had not seen it before but I am certainly going to give it a go.

Looking forward to your next video 😍

Oh, this is so exciting to me! I want to do several master boards only using these papers!

Beautiful! Love this technique. Love glossy prints, was hoping to use them in journals. This is it!

Hi Kelly! I have seen this before. I’ve even done this before but had no idea it was called “momigami”! What a fun project! I love the look and feel of the paper when complete. It makes beautiful collages. I enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us! ❤️💜💚

Looking forward to trying some of the techniques. Appreciate your sharing. 😊

I’m fascinated, can’t wait to try my hand at this

Very cool technique! I’ll give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

Love these ideas ❤

Thank you for teaching Momagami. I recently used this method to make fabric with gelli prints. It didn't come out as dark since it was lighter colours.

Oh so lovely and inspiring! My mind is flooded with ideas I will try in my work. I appreciate these tutorials so much. Thank you! Be blessed. ❤

This is awesome ❤❤ Thank you for sharing ❤️ 😊

I printed off a papyrus manuscript page from the 1st century, straight onto high quality paper & used baby oil on my hands to create the most beautiful aged effect. But the effect from some of these gloss pages looks cool.

I’m definitely going to try this technique. Great video.

Wonderful!

Awesome tutorial…thanks for sharing this technique…I can’t wait to try it.

I've seen this technique many timed, bur have not tried it yet. I like your prep to prevent lots of holes. Thank you!

Tickled pink seeing this video as I've never heard of Momigami and I love the results! I think they're beautiful to use as backgrounds for religious figures. I tried your sanding method and it came out well, so I'll have to give this a try, too. Thanks so much for sharing this method!

This is such an interesting technique. I particularly like the idea of the book cover with layered pieces. I noticed in the comments that there is some concern about the oil going rancid. Maybe mineral oil would be a good option since it doesn’t get rancid. Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your art techniques.

Very interesting technique!!!

WOWZER ! Whoa "Momi " , lol ~~ this is so awesome...have to find some glossy images...i have zero magazines...but going to goodwill to see what i can find in their books section....thanks for sharing....what you created is so lovely ! Sheila in Delaware USA

wonderful!!

Great hand exercise ❤

Thank you it works😮😊

Very interesting!❤

I like this technique that you’re doing

Great information. Thank you for the reply.😀

yOU have encouraged me to get up and try new ways to make pages and papers for my journal. I am in the middle of a journal for a beach trip and I think this is going to be a great background for some of my drawings as a framework. it will give my drawings the feeling of being found in say a message in a bottle since my page looks like or is cut to be a bottle that will open to find hidden happenings on our adventures and to write little notes to our children about what my husband I did and how those things reminded us of the time we spent with them at the beach and I will be adding some of the pictures of them as children on the beach. I am going to print the pictures on paper and laminate them so the kids will have pictures of all of us and the joy they bring to us. That is how I want their childhood and our family and the time we had in the past. not that we are expecting anything or that our health is in question but I know I wont be here forever. Thank the universe I cant take anymore of these 12 yr election cycles and all the division and depression of this time in my life I dont want them to even think about the now when they get these books.

I now have a small stash of papers! Yay! I tried it before with hand cream and other lotions and had no luck. I used avocado, olive and grape seed oils. I used a seed catalog, and an art magazine on good paper. The colors brightened a little overnight after the papers dried. Next step collage them together in layers to make something less fragile. This was my first time to see you. I've subscribed and can't wait to see more! Jan in Oklahoma

I would love to see a country collage scene made from these papers as I think it would be stunning!❤

Your papers look great. I’m gonna make some right now. I like using coconut oil.

Excellent video! My plan is to try this technique and apply it to a piece of furniture.

Very cool thank you

Love this idea. Thank you. However I do have a question. I am a mixed media artist and work mostly with paper and acrylic. Will the oil damage the final result as far as being light fast and achievable? I am a new subscriber 😊

I tried immediately

This is so cool. You've answered most of my questions numerous times. I won't repeat. I am wondering if an iron or heat gun would help remove the excess oil. You are very kind to everyone. Thanks for sharing.

Hi from Australia Kelly. I love your channel and watch most of, if not all of your videos 😊 I watched this one because I had tried momigami a while back and wanted to see your take on it. I couldn’t remember using anything oily on my first (and only) attempt. So after watching this video I went and tried another paper without any oil and it works fine for my needs. It may take longer, and in your case the oils may strengthen the ‘fabric’ but I just thought I’d mention it here 😊 I look forward to your next video/s. Regards, Angie

I use coconut oil, but my favorite is gel printed brown paper bags from the grocery store

Amazing! I’m so glad to find a way to make magazine pages abstract and artistic. I am curious how they will hold up in a journal so I’ll give it a try. Have you used some of your papers in a journal?

I have made similar papers using this technique and I like the results a lot. But one problem I have when using them in a journal is that the oil stains the papers underneath. Any suggestions?

WOW !

Since the paper becomes infused with oil during this process, does the paper remain “sticky” or become rancid?

Looks like fun and love the look!! Thank you!! Does the ink from the paper come off onto your hands?

I absolutely love this! I keep going back but missed what kind of oil you use, oops found it thank you😀

With glossy paper, the ink is sitting on top of a coating meant to grab ink during printing so the ink is going to smear a bit and come off as you go along. With matte (uncoated) paper, some of the ink sinks into the paper and combined with it being a non-slick surface the ink is pretty much going to stay put. Since the matte paper lacks a coating, the paper won't be as durable either.

WOW!! I have never heard of this before. Very informative. Thank you for sharing.

For the colouring idea, could perhaps used oil based inks/paints?

Thank you! Beautiful papers! With the parchment paper, would it work if the paper is stained\dyed before the oil is applied? Also, for gel printing, would the acrylic paint be repelled if it is applied on top of the oiled paper?

Mine still covers my fingers in oil every time I touch it, altho it's very dry it's still coats your fingers in oil when U touch it. Surely that's not righth no?

Your wonderful video is my introduction to Momigami. I am excited to start using this technique. Do you think I could use this paper to gift wrap homemade soap? Thank you for a wonderful video and my new obsession

Thank you so much.i really appreciate your info and time.very inspiring!!can't wait to have a go.What sort of glue works best since the papers might be a bit greasy.❤

If you use it for a journal cover would you attach it to paper to give it more strength? Love the baguette one.

I'm confused about where you'd use this paper as it seems like the oil in the mamogami would eventually leave oil stain on my art journal page, or gradually have an oil spot seep all through the pages of my journal as it sits closed up for months after its all done. Should this be sealed before putting into my junk journal?

I made this paper last year and unfortunately the oil smells a little rancid. I used olive oil so naybe it depends on the type of oil that is used? Any suggestions?

Thanks

Fascinating and very informative! Thank you for sharing. May I ask: 1) Will the olive oil turn rancid over time? If so, would mineral oil be a suitable substitute? 2) Will the oil (whatever kind) leach out if used for scrapbooking, art journals, etc? If so, would mod podge or similar sealer medium prevent that? Thank you

Hello Kelly, thank you so much for sharing this with us 💕 your tips are so useful! I tried folding non-glossy, vintage book pages of the 1960's without using oil or similar. It worked beautifully. Do you think it will stay beautiful without using the additives you named?