How do I collect mist? I do NOT mod. I level ALL villagers to 10, change them to timebenders with the timebending manual. I hang out with a villager, trap them in a fence. DO NOT use wells, open the decorating panel or go into buildings.
Time bend as you normally would. The first item/mist you find along with the bonus will spring out to you. After this, you will only get the item or mist you find. When you are ready to release, go and stand where you want the mist to go. Open the fence with the decorating tab. Wait patiently and all the items will spring to you. Repeat the process to fill in all the gaps as I have! Use a vacuum to collect the item mixed in with the mist, escape without collecting the mist by using the wells at this point only. NO MODS just hard work. Have fun!