I am sorry to say but you got your facts wrong on how long they have been around i think you better re check that information because its been around for thousands of years in Japan, not just 20 or so
@saffy885711 күн бұрын
Please don’t apologise! I’d love to know more, if you have any handy links 🙏🏽 I was referring to when they gained popularity and recognition due the study that was conducted on them. Fascinated to hear they’ve been around for thousands of years. Look forward to discovering more. Thanks 😊
@TheFlompio13 күн бұрын
Hello, does anyone know how much time this mudball Dorodango takes from stat to finish? Loved the video!!
@saffy885712 күн бұрын
Hey 👋🏼 Glad you enjoyed it. You can make a Dorodango start to finish in one day (if mud is already dry) Just take your time, keep leaving it for 1/2hr (or longer if you want) and keep repeating steps. By the end of the day your mud ball will be shining, if it’s dried out sufficiently. I often do the last polish the next day but it’s possible same day. I’m thinking of doing a live online workshop in the not too distant future where we all make one together. If you head over to instagram, I can keep you posted it you’re interested. Good luck with your making 🙏🏽
@turbojohnny148314 күн бұрын
This is one of the best tutorials on youtube to be honest!
@saffy885714 күн бұрын
As I clearly have zero skills in making a video, that is very lovely to read, thank you 🙏🏽
@zaquedavis339127 күн бұрын
By far the best tutorial!
@AnthonyFrancisJonesАй бұрын
Lovely video! Thanks for this. I will be making one with my 5 year old son!
@saffy8857Ай бұрын
How lovely! I love the idea your 5yr old son will be getting his hands dirty! Let me know how you both get on. Most of all, enjoy :)
@zerowastecalifornia2 ай бұрын
This was so interesting! I had never heard of this before today. Great tutorial!
@feraltweed2 ай бұрын
Did you say. Who says you can’t polish a turd
@gemo68562 ай бұрын
Therapy ❤
@panos24683 ай бұрын
A question. I would like to make one such ball but aren't these balls braking into pieces if, for example, fall down from a table? And then all your effort is lost, or are they strong enough to survive a random fall? Thanks.
@saffy88573 ай бұрын
Hey 👋🏼 Yes they are likely to break if they are dropped but I can almost guarantee if you make one you will look after it and treasure it so much you won’t let it fall! If it does fall, it’s a good lesson about the impermanence of life 🙏🏽🟤
@pragmaticpundit77033 ай бұрын
Honestly a criminally underrated video for how well you present the tutorial, thanks.
@saffy88573 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽 I haven’t a clue about creating slick KZread vids (as you can probably tell from my one handed filming at the beginning 😂) But it was a fun thing to do during the madness of lockdown 🙌🏼
@zerowastecalifornia2 ай бұрын
I second this!
@saffy88579 күн бұрын
@@zerowastecalifornia thank you 🙏🏽
@kennetik613 ай бұрын
Love it!
@xXEliteTNCXx3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this nice video. I wish you all the best
@tannermosher32954 ай бұрын
Hey Saffy, great video! Not sure if you knew, but to help with making a more consistent sphere shape, once you take it out of the bag, you can use a mason jar to smooth the damp ball, and while spreading the dry dirt aswell, i find it helps with a more smooth texture as well
@saffy88573 ай бұрын
Hey 👋🏼 Thanks for your message. Yes, I’ve used a jar to help polish it before but didn’t know it helps with the sphere shape 😀 Thank you, always good to hear people’s different experiences 🙏🏽
@thomashovgaard31342 ай бұрын
@@saffy8857 The jar is solely for making the sphere as it grinds tiny bits off in a circular movement. The polish is a neat side-effect
@Love_yr_self_4 ай бұрын
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@raene_daize78344 ай бұрын
Love how easy this video is to follow compared to other ones. We’re making Dorodangos for our final in my soils. The only problem I’m having is getting them polished. It seems like no matter now long I try they aren’t shiny
@saffy88574 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment. What are you using to polish them? I definitely find thin tights (or pantyhose as often known as!) really good for polishing. Another thing you could try is a glass jar. Take off the lid of an empty jar and use the lip of the jar to gently make circular motions all over the dorodango. Good luck! Keep me posted :)
@raene_daize78344 ай бұрын
@@saffy8857 Thanks for the reply! I was using a microfiber cloth, but did end up switching to a glass bottle after doing some more research. This worked a bit better although it was splotchy. I’m going to keep trying and try to get it down because I enjoy making these
@saffy88574 ай бұрын
@@raene_daize7834 Warning they're addictive! It takes a few attempts to get them super shiny but you'll definitely get there :)
@barnabyvonrudal14 ай бұрын
Interesting, definitely keen to try! Do you keep your doradongos?
@saffy88574 ай бұрын
Hi @@barnabyvonrudal1 I keep some of my favourites, I've sold a few, I've given some away and I also enjoy watching them return back to the earth 🟤 Give them a go!
@12345678maylin5 ай бұрын
I've created my first Dorodango yesterday and yeah, a bit obsessed with it LOL, So at least now I know I'm not crazy. Your tutorial is so easy to follow, I will defiantly be using it to create more. Thank you so much ❤
@saffy88574 ай бұрын
So good to hear! Thank you and well done with the making 🙂
@emmajoul374610 ай бұрын
Mines shiny and patchy and crumbly why
@saffy885710 ай бұрын
Hi Emma, firstly I should reassure you this is quite common, I still get shiny ones that have patches where chunks have come off. I grow to love them as I think they look like mini universes. It's highly likely that the outside is drying, and therefore shrinking, quicker than the inside is. It's important to keep the process up of 'sweating' them in the plastic bags to draw out the moisture from the inside, they might need a bit longer to allow the inside core to dry. Hope that helps.
@emmajoul374610 ай бұрын
How do u dry the mud before making it
@tannermosher32954 ай бұрын
Put the mud you dig in a tray, then set it out in the sun. Go shift the dirt around every couple hours to make sure it drys thoroughly, once dry your ready to work :)
@gatocles9911 ай бұрын
It is just a mud ball... but it is more profound and spiritual than most works of art. And priceless. nice.
@saffy88574 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. The whole process from digging, drying, sieving to the actual making is so meditative and I'm fascinated by the 'value' of them. I've made these with young and old, and I always love seeing how people treat them like they're the most precious things they've ever owned! 🙂
@corator98k97Ай бұрын
It’s not accually priceless sometimes they could sell for around 100$
@gatocles99Ай бұрын
@@corator98k97 Sure.. ones made in china.
@emmajoul374611 ай бұрын
How do u dry it
@saffy885711 ай бұрын
If you go through the process of putting it in the bag to rest, the inside slowly dries out, then eventually with all the polishing it will just dry out. Good luck!
@julietcumpatescu205611 ай бұрын
this is SUCH a good dorodango video.... and I've watched a fair few...... thank you!!! Just off to start one
@ruthlobner8114 Жыл бұрын
Hey Saffy, thank you so much for this video! It is by far the best tutorial on KZread, I am so glad I finally found it, after so many others have left me with more questions than answers. I have just started making dorodangos (and I don't think I'll ever gonna stop). I use soil from molehills, by the way, because there are so many advantages to it: you don't have to dig, the soil is accessible even when it's frozen, it contains very few stones, leaves etc. Plus, from the color of the molehill you can judge the quality of the soil: the yellowish ones will contain a lot of clay, whereas the dark brown ones are "purer". It's an amazing activity, perfect to calm your mind (and hands) when things get stressy. And I feel an immediate connection to guys like you, because, well - not everyone polishes their molehills, do they? ;) Thanks again for sharing!
@saffy8857 Жыл бұрын
Love this message so much 🙏🏽 The mole hill idea is inspired! I love that, it makes so much sense. Glad to be connected to a kindred spirit 💫
@ruthlobner8114 Жыл бұрын
@@saffy8857 🥰
@melissabf29 Жыл бұрын
Mine is t getting shiny just grainy
@saffy8857 Жыл бұрын
Did you sieve it? Sometimes really grainy mud can end up with a grainy surface, although eventually parts do shine. It does take a little practice for sure, I still have the occasional one just crack and fall apart, but I hope no matter how yours turns out you can still see the beauty in it :)
@xrom.mebel0 Жыл бұрын
You made it very well and i am sure that you will make it and live a comfortable life🤗🥰
@utoherozv Жыл бұрын
I'm on my fourth ball at the moment and after this I'm really excited to start on my fifth. Your video was very clear and easy to follow, thank you! :D
@saffy8857 Жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased to read this! They're such wonderful things to make aren't they :)
@precidesmartinez13682 жыл бұрын
Do you fire them?
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Hello Precides, no they are not fired 🟤
@chickymiki20102 жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you for this video. I've watched hours of tutorials and I keep coming back to yours. It's the one I share when I tell people about dorodango.
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Aw that's so lovely of you, thank you. I hope you're having fun making them :)
@briancofield59472 жыл бұрын
You mentioned they paint them I was wondering how they get the painted ones polished I seen blue and green ones just did not know how they get them to shine like that.
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. It might be they've added certain pigments into the mud to make them that colour? They could've also painted them then varnished over? Without seeing them it's hard to say.
@chickymiki20102 жыл бұрын
I add colored mica powder during the last coat of fine dust. The kind used in resin art or soap making. Graphite powder that you use to lubricate key holes is great too.
@emmajoul34746 ай бұрын
@@chickymiki2010❤
@wearenaturew.a.n60632 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work 🙏❤️
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Thank you x
@Zirboman2 жыл бұрын
Will a Dorodango have a time after wich they will start to crumble ? I can anticipate it's more about the process of making them than the durability but I'm curious
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Hi Roberto, if kept indoors they'll last forever! They slowly deteriorate if left outside, you're right though, the process is where it's at but it's lovely to have one to admire and hold too :)
@akongas2 жыл бұрын
Love it!! Gonna try this with the kids!! Thank you
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Hope they have fun playing with mud (and you!)
@psicofisiooficial52282 жыл бұрын
I love it. I want to do mine. How longe does It taken to be done?
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
I've made them in a day, or I've placed in a bag and come back to them the next day or over several days. You have to be patient with them, let them rest between each step. Good luck!
@psicofisiooficial52282 жыл бұрын
@@saffy8857 thank tou a Lot !!! I Will try!!
@xrom.mebel0 Жыл бұрын
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@tylerj502 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful Doradongo video I’ve watched I will give it a try!
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Good luck! You will love your Dorodango no matter how it turns out :)
@tylerj502 жыл бұрын
Yes it turned out great! I have a question though about the process, how long should I be polishing the dorodango for including the fine dust part? Thanks!
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
@@tylerj50 Great to hear! You can just keep going on the polishing bit, you kind of get to a 'sense' of when to stop. You can also use the top of a glass bottle or jar to polish it too. To be honest, once you've got to the fine dust part you can't really go wrong. It will shine!
@ruthlobner8114 Жыл бұрын
@@saffy8857 Unfortunately, it can go wrong. On my first piece, I tried the glass bottle method (which I had been looking forward to all the time) and then the surface began to flake off. Tiny bits at first, but it got worse as I (stupidly) kept going. It has an interesting effect though (and my mom loves it anyways), but it's not exactly what I wanted. And the worst thing is that I don't know what I did wrong. My second try has just reached the ready-to-polish-stage, I will not let a glass bottle get near my dorodango!
@saffy8857 Жыл бұрын
@@ruthlobner8114 oh nooooo. It was probably a ludicrous thing to suggest it can’t go wrong! I have several with worn away flaked off areas, which like your mum, I still love anyway. I just love how different they all turn out 🟤 But yes, polish the way that feels right for you, I only really use my hands too.
@paopaothemaocow2 жыл бұрын
is clay an essential material to make dorodango?
@saffy88572 жыл бұрын
Hi there, no, not at all. I've made dorodango's from very sandy soil, in fact most of the ones I've made haven't had much clay content in at all, any dirt will do!
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I am sorry to say but you got your facts wrong on how long they have been around i think you better re check that information because its been around for thousands of years in Japan, not just 20 or so
Please don’t apologise! I’d love to know more, if you have any handy links 🙏🏽 I was referring to when they gained popularity and recognition due the study that was conducted on them. Fascinated to hear they’ve been around for thousands of years. Look forward to discovering more. Thanks 😊
Hello, does anyone know how much time this mudball Dorodango takes from stat to finish? Loved the video!!
Hey 👋🏼 Glad you enjoyed it. You can make a Dorodango start to finish in one day (if mud is already dry) Just take your time, keep leaving it for 1/2hr (or longer if you want) and keep repeating steps. By the end of the day your mud ball will be shining, if it’s dried out sufficiently. I often do the last polish the next day but it’s possible same day. I’m thinking of doing a live online workshop in the not too distant future where we all make one together. If you head over to instagram, I can keep you posted it you’re interested. Good luck with your making 🙏🏽
This is one of the best tutorials on youtube to be honest!
As I clearly have zero skills in making a video, that is very lovely to read, thank you 🙏🏽
By far the best tutorial!
Lovely video! Thanks for this. I will be making one with my 5 year old son!
How lovely! I love the idea your 5yr old son will be getting his hands dirty! Let me know how you both get on. Most of all, enjoy :)
This was so interesting! I had never heard of this before today. Great tutorial!
Did you say. Who says you can’t polish a turd
Therapy ❤
A question. I would like to make one such ball but aren't these balls braking into pieces if, for example, fall down from a table? And then all your effort is lost, or are they strong enough to survive a random fall? Thanks.
Hey 👋🏼 Yes they are likely to break if they are dropped but I can almost guarantee if you make one you will look after it and treasure it so much you won’t let it fall! If it does fall, it’s a good lesson about the impermanence of life 🙏🏽🟤
Honestly a criminally underrated video for how well you present the tutorial, thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I haven’t a clue about creating slick KZread vids (as you can probably tell from my one handed filming at the beginning 😂) But it was a fun thing to do during the madness of lockdown 🙌🏼
I second this!
@@zerowastecalifornia thank you 🙏🏽
Love it!
Thank you for this nice video. I wish you all the best
Hey Saffy, great video! Not sure if you knew, but to help with making a more consistent sphere shape, once you take it out of the bag, you can use a mason jar to smooth the damp ball, and while spreading the dry dirt aswell, i find it helps with a more smooth texture as well
Hey 👋🏼 Thanks for your message. Yes, I’ve used a jar to help polish it before but didn’t know it helps with the sphere shape 😀 Thank you, always good to hear people’s different experiences 🙏🏽
@@saffy8857 The jar is solely for making the sphere as it grinds tiny bits off in a circular movement. The polish is a neat side-effect
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Love how easy this video is to follow compared to other ones. We’re making Dorodangos for our final in my soils. The only problem I’m having is getting them polished. It seems like no matter now long I try they aren’t shiny
Thanks so much for your comment. What are you using to polish them? I definitely find thin tights (or pantyhose as often known as!) really good for polishing. Another thing you could try is a glass jar. Take off the lid of an empty jar and use the lip of the jar to gently make circular motions all over the dorodango. Good luck! Keep me posted :)
@@saffy8857 Thanks for the reply! I was using a microfiber cloth, but did end up switching to a glass bottle after doing some more research. This worked a bit better although it was splotchy. I’m going to keep trying and try to get it down because I enjoy making these
@@raene_daize7834 Warning they're addictive! It takes a few attempts to get them super shiny but you'll definitely get there :)
Interesting, definitely keen to try! Do you keep your doradongos?
Hi @@barnabyvonrudal1 I keep some of my favourites, I've sold a few, I've given some away and I also enjoy watching them return back to the earth 🟤 Give them a go!
I've created my first Dorodango yesterday and yeah, a bit obsessed with it LOL, So at least now I know I'm not crazy. Your tutorial is so easy to follow, I will defiantly be using it to create more. Thank you so much ❤
So good to hear! Thank you and well done with the making 🙂
Mines shiny and patchy and crumbly why
Hi Emma, firstly I should reassure you this is quite common, I still get shiny ones that have patches where chunks have come off. I grow to love them as I think they look like mini universes. It's highly likely that the outside is drying, and therefore shrinking, quicker than the inside is. It's important to keep the process up of 'sweating' them in the plastic bags to draw out the moisture from the inside, they might need a bit longer to allow the inside core to dry. Hope that helps.
How do u dry the mud before making it
Put the mud you dig in a tray, then set it out in the sun. Go shift the dirt around every couple hours to make sure it drys thoroughly, once dry your ready to work :)
It is just a mud ball... but it is more profound and spiritual than most works of art. And priceless. nice.
Couldn't agree more. The whole process from digging, drying, sieving to the actual making is so meditative and I'm fascinated by the 'value' of them. I've made these with young and old, and I always love seeing how people treat them like they're the most precious things they've ever owned! 🙂
It’s not accually priceless sometimes they could sell for around 100$
@@corator98k97 Sure.. ones made in china.
How do u dry it
If you go through the process of putting it in the bag to rest, the inside slowly dries out, then eventually with all the polishing it will just dry out. Good luck!
this is SUCH a good dorodango video.... and I've watched a fair few...... thank you!!! Just off to start one
Hey Saffy, thank you so much for this video! It is by far the best tutorial on KZread, I am so glad I finally found it, after so many others have left me with more questions than answers. I have just started making dorodangos (and I don't think I'll ever gonna stop). I use soil from molehills, by the way, because there are so many advantages to it: you don't have to dig, the soil is accessible even when it's frozen, it contains very few stones, leaves etc. Plus, from the color of the molehill you can judge the quality of the soil: the yellowish ones will contain a lot of clay, whereas the dark brown ones are "purer". It's an amazing activity, perfect to calm your mind (and hands) when things get stressy. And I feel an immediate connection to guys like you, because, well - not everyone polishes their molehills, do they? ;) Thanks again for sharing!
Love this message so much 🙏🏽 The mole hill idea is inspired! I love that, it makes so much sense. Glad to be connected to a kindred spirit 💫
@@saffy8857 🥰
Mine is t getting shiny just grainy
Did you sieve it? Sometimes really grainy mud can end up with a grainy surface, although eventually parts do shine. It does take a little practice for sure, I still have the occasional one just crack and fall apart, but I hope no matter how yours turns out you can still see the beauty in it :)
You made it very well and i am sure that you will make it and live a comfortable life🤗🥰
I'm on my fourth ball at the moment and after this I'm really excited to start on my fifth. Your video was very clear and easy to follow, thank you! :D
I'm so pleased to read this! They're such wonderful things to make aren't they :)
Do you fire them?
Hello Precides, no they are not fired 🟤
I want to say thank you for this video. I've watched hours of tutorials and I keep coming back to yours. It's the one I share when I tell people about dorodango.
Aw that's so lovely of you, thank you. I hope you're having fun making them :)
You mentioned they paint them I was wondering how they get the painted ones polished I seen blue and green ones just did not know how they get them to shine like that.
Hi Brian. It might be they've added certain pigments into the mud to make them that colour? They could've also painted them then varnished over? Without seeing them it's hard to say.
I add colored mica powder during the last coat of fine dust. The kind used in resin art or soap making. Graphite powder that you use to lubricate key holes is great too.
@@chickymiki2010❤
Keep up the good work 🙏❤️
Thank you x
Will a Dorodango have a time after wich they will start to crumble ? I can anticipate it's more about the process of making them than the durability but I'm curious
Hi Roberto, if kept indoors they'll last forever! They slowly deteriorate if left outside, you're right though, the process is where it's at but it's lovely to have one to admire and hold too :)
Love it!! Gonna try this with the kids!! Thank you
Hope they have fun playing with mud (and you!)
I love it. I want to do mine. How longe does It taken to be done?
I've made them in a day, or I've placed in a bag and come back to them the next day or over several days. You have to be patient with them, let them rest between each step. Good luck!
@@saffy8857 thank tou a Lot !!! I Will try!!
I olsa
This is the most helpful Doradongo video I’ve watched I will give it a try!
Good luck! You will love your Dorodango no matter how it turns out :)
Yes it turned out great! I have a question though about the process, how long should I be polishing the dorodango for including the fine dust part? Thanks!
@@tylerj50 Great to hear! You can just keep going on the polishing bit, you kind of get to a 'sense' of when to stop. You can also use the top of a glass bottle or jar to polish it too. To be honest, once you've got to the fine dust part you can't really go wrong. It will shine!
@@saffy8857 Unfortunately, it can go wrong. On my first piece, I tried the glass bottle method (which I had been looking forward to all the time) and then the surface began to flake off. Tiny bits at first, but it got worse as I (stupidly) kept going. It has an interesting effect though (and my mom loves it anyways), but it's not exactly what I wanted. And the worst thing is that I don't know what I did wrong. My second try has just reached the ready-to-polish-stage, I will not let a glass bottle get near my dorodango!
@@ruthlobner8114 oh nooooo. It was probably a ludicrous thing to suggest it can’t go wrong! I have several with worn away flaked off areas, which like your mum, I still love anyway. I just love how different they all turn out 🟤 But yes, polish the way that feels right for you, I only really use my hands too.
is clay an essential material to make dorodango?
Hi there, no, not at all. I've made dorodango's from very sandy soil, in fact most of the ones I've made haven't had much clay content in at all, any dirt will do!
@@saffy8857 Oh, thank you!