Polished balls made of dandruff mud: amazing technology from Japan

"Dorodango" - this is the name of a new kind of Japanese art. This word indicates the process of polishing balls from the mud. Mixing dirt with water, the Japanese receive balls that are externally difficult to distinguish from billiard. To create them extremely painstakingly and for a long time, therefore such an occupation in Japan is seen more as a way of meditation and motivation for creativity.

The creation of balls of mud takes place in several stages. First, form a small lump, then roll it in the palm until the shape of the ball. Then they dry and reapply the earth. Thus, the ball consists of several layers of earth.

The technology of making "Doradango" is not new, but it began to revive only now, thanks to Professor Fumillo Cayo, who is engaged in creating educational games for children. By the way, this occupation is gaining popularity not only in Japan, but all over the world.

In Japan, there are masters who are engaged in this professionally. One of them Bruce Gardner admits that he can work with several balls at once. While one of them dries, you can polish another. According to him, that everything turned out, you need to put a lot of effort and patience. Much depends on the quality of the land, its elasticity.

In addition to children, the "dirigible" are also enjoyed by adults, relaxing after a long day's work. Below is the process of making mud balls.

1. First you need to collect the soil.

2. Then separate the breed from it.

3. And start forming the ball.

4. Periodically, it is necessary to add new layers of earth.

5. The process takes about 30 minutes.

6. A great way to relax.

7. It is important to be careful that the ball does not break and does not crack.

8. The finished ball should be dried in a plastic bag for about 20 minutes.

9. Then repeat the process and start polishing the balls.

10. Polish, polish and polish again.

11. And you will get something incomparable!

12. The color of the balls depends on the soil used.

13. The Japanese literally fell in love with this technique.

14. From billiard balls and do not distinguish.

15. Children are also delighted with the "Doranango".

16. It's hard to believe that the ball is made of dirt.

17. People share their creations in social networks.

18. The ball can be made in the form of our Earth.

19. Students also like doing "Dorado" very much.

20. This is how a simple ball of dirt looks.

21. A drawing can be anything.

22. A good lesson for a good company.

23. You can not play football in them, but as a souvenir they will completely descend.

What the Japanese do not come up with! And all their ideas, methods and techniques are incredibly interesting and informative.