Wet-folding

Wet-folding is an origami technique developed by Akira Yoshizawa that employs water to dampen the paper so that it can be manipulated more easily.

[1] One of the most prominent users of the wet-folding technique is Éric Joisel, who specialized in origami animals, humans, and legendary creatures.

[citation needed] The process of wet-folding allows a folder to preserve a curved shape more easily.

Sizing is a water-soluble adhesive, usually methylcellulose or methyl acetate, that may be added during the manufacture of the paper.

In order to moisten the paper, an artist typically wipes the sheet with a dampened cloth.