Konnyaku Treatment - Make Paper Stronger More Like Fabric!

Konnyaku starch works like magic — You can make your own Momigami (crumpled/kneaded paper), or Kamiko (paper clothing). Konnyaku treatment is a traditional technique in Japan that can increase paper’s durability and flexibility, without losing its charm.

In this video, our Fine Paper Specialist, Sigrid Blohm will provide detailed information including: What is konnyaku? How to make konnyaku solution and how to apply it to washi (authentic Japanese paper).

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Chapters
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0:00 What is konnyaku
1:11 Equipment
2:08 Ingredients
2:15 How to prepare konnyaku solution
6:55 How to apply konnyaku solution to washi
7:55 Applying konnyaku to Kurotani No.16
10:25 Applying konnyaku to Akebono Autumn
11:02 Removing excess konnyaku solution
11:49 Crumpling Kurotani No.16
12:54 Crumpling Akebono Autumn
13:56 Applying konnyaku to Kinari Chiri and crumpling
15:34 Opening and drying konnyaku treated washi
17:10 Comparing results
18:06 Crumpling paper after drying: Kizuki Somegami Green
19:30 The JPP products for konnyaku treatment

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Products in the video
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-CSS10448 Konnyaku Powder - 50g
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-CSS11563 Noribake Brush
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-CON1110 Kurotani No.16
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-TRN10126 Akebono Autumn
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-SCK13733 Kizuki Somegami Green
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-CHR2137 Kinari Chiri
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-POT13522 Konnyaku Kit
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