tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post1770928130401891928..comments2023-12-08T01:52:54.286-05:00Comments on Artful Dreamer: paper bowls revisitedAnne Marie - Torontohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-59062183614178855592015-06-01T15:12:44.881-04:002015-06-01T15:12:44.881-04:00BTW, you need to look for Konnyaku Powder (paper s...BTW, you need to look for Konnyaku Powder (paper strengthener).<br />Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-33063551924736706472015-06-01T15:03:43.801-04:002015-06-01T15:03:43.801-04:00Thanks, Linda! I bought my starch from The Japan...Thanks, Linda! I bought my starch from The Japanese Paper Place in Toronto, but I've also seen it on Amazon. The ratio is 1/2 tsp of the powdered starch, to one cup of room temperature water. Stir for 20-30 minutes to prevent lumps forming. Then set aside for 3-5 hours, stirring ocassionally. I normally prepare in the evening and use it the next day. Refridgerated, a prepared batch lasts approximately one week. If it's too thick, add some water before you use it. A little goes a long way! I apply with a sponge brush, but traditionalists would use a flat, wide Japanese brush.Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-66073605174474929802015-06-01T14:44:04.403-04:002015-06-01T14:44:04.403-04:00Love this bowls ... so delicate looking. Just one ...Love this bowls ... so delicate looking. Just one question ... how do l made Konnyaku Starch? Please? :)Lynda Howellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121669169128664611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-67218598083388339212015-05-26T09:37:29.623-04:002015-05-26T09:37:29.623-04:00Thanks so much, Marlene.......and welcome to my bl...Thanks so much, Marlene.......and welcome to my blog! I've made a couple more bowls, since this post, and am waiting for a small, square one to dry. I just had to use up the last of the mixed konnyaku, before it went bad. It apparently only keeps for one week in the fridge. I'm not ready to test that yet. I'll mix up some more in a couple of days,<br /><br />Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-12874460039507221942015-05-25T16:09:46.081-04:002015-05-25T16:09:46.081-04:00Beautiful. I love them.Beautiful. I love them.Marlene Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782237488219553346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-16417979372988442712015-05-23T08:19:30.944-04:002015-05-23T08:19:30.944-04:00Thanks Rachel and MA!
Rachel, probably white st...Thanks Rachel and MA! <br /><br />Rachel, probably white stitching, to start, but I am toying with the idea of a spiderweb of red stitches, and a few beads, on the smaller one. We'll see!<br /><br />MA, it might work! I'm actually toying with the idea of watch parts, so you're not far off. Wrapping the washers is a great idea though!<br /><br /><br />Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-27593832678959455242015-05-22T18:35:00.499-04:002015-05-22T18:35:00.499-04:00Love the results of your current experiments!! Ou...Love the results of your current experiments!! Out of idle curiosity, would you be able to incorporate something like large washers from the hardware store for 'counter weights'? Perhaps wrap them in white fabric or yarn/thread to fit the colour theme?? Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7354055207141253864.post-78304152515391419152015-05-22T16:00:58.054-04:002015-05-22T16:00:58.054-04:00Amri, I really think I like the white of these. w...Amri, I really think I like the white of these. white stitching on white? It'll be fun to see what you cook up with your bowls...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com