Momigami Charms And Flowers
Channel: Mary Ferrari - Espresso Press Design
Date: 2023-02-19

When I find a technique I like such as Momigami I like to explore potential, this time I concentrated on visual texture. Momigami charms and flowers from magazines, very organic. Momigami is truly amazing, in addition to how soft paper becomes (tactile) all the images and forms almost become like a paintbrush.

Basic techniques only, no extra decorating shown but I explain what I did and used. Some Momigami charms are glossed with Modpodge, others are fused and some are just left as is with the natural paper texture.

What you’ll need:

Momigami paper (magazines)

Charm base, (packaging, index cards, watercolor paper, card stock, anything sturdy)

Book pages, coffee dyed or tea dyed paper (for flower bases)

Paper punch or scissors

Glue

Flower shaping stylus, metal crochet hook or any hard round end tool 

Metallic paint or any color of your choice (optional)

Modpodge or acrylic medium if you wish to seal (optional)

For some of the charms I swiped metallic gold paint over the base to highlight the texture. In other instances I added shapes or drew with my metallic marker. I rimmed all of the charms with gold or silver metallic. Some I glossed, some I left dull. 

I can add further embellishments at any time if there is a shape that isn’t abstract enough.

The tactile dimension of momigami paper is an experience but the visual texture has also provided much fruit for creativity. I hope this inspires you to get out some magazines and explore momigami texture to create your own designs.

More inspiration:
Technique de Nihon-Ga : Momigami
https://youtu.be/tfz2qwOcPeQ

How to make beautiful handmade papers inspired by Momigami, fantastic potential for all art projects
https://youtu.be/ktJiFE5Da2A

Blog post:
https://www.maryferrarigraphicdesign.com/2023/02/18/momigami-paper-charms-and-flowers/


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