Hikaru Dorodango - Shiny Mud Balls | DIY | EcoArt | Dirt

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Published 2021-01-30

I'm an artist that loves working with dirt and clay, most of the work I create uses it in some form or another so I was delighted to discover many years back this wonderful Japanese craze of making shiny mud balls. I regularly return to making them in my studio as a 'warm up' or a way of just zoning out for a bit before focusing on my other work. This is a very amateur video I did for the wonderful Isolation Art School (on Instagram) when the the Uk was put in it's first lockdown in March 2020. Making these Hikaru Dorodango's is a great way to reconnect with the earth, it's almost meditative in practice and is a wonderful activity for anyone of any age to try. Good luck :)
Should you wish to see my other work, I'm over on Instagram www.instagram.com/emma_saffy_wilson_/

All Comments (21)

@pragmaticpundit7703 4 months ago

Honestly a criminally underrated video for how well you present the tutorial, thanks.
@12345678maylin 6 months ago

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 ❤
@pinkeye6803 2 days ago

I love this video, no special tools, just dirt, water, a bag and a cloth. I have seen multiple videos, read multiple guides (even bought a book aimed at "beginners"), and every single video or guide had extra steps that just complicated it or felt unnecesary, and just really demotivated me to even start. I am gonna make my first one using this video. Thanks for keeping it simple.
@chickymiki2010 2 years ago

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.
@tannermosher3295 5 months ago

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
@gatocles99 1 year ago

It is just a mud ball... but it is more profound and spiritual than most works of art. And priceless. nice.
@matthewtriviski6149 4 days ago

This is the best video I have seen for this.
@tylerj50 3 years ago

This is the most helpful Doradongo video I’ve watched I will give it a try!
@julietcumpatescu2056 1 year ago

this is SUCH a good dorodango video.... and I've watched a fair few...... thank you!!! Just off to start one
@AnthonyFrancisJones 2 months ago

Lovely video! Thanks for this. I will be making one with my 5 year old son!
@zaquedavis3391 2 months ago

By far the best tutorial!
@airstreamwanderings3683 1 month ago

The instruction was very helpful plus I like your casual authentic style. Cheers
@xrom.mebel0 1 year ago

You made it very well and i am sure that you will make it and live a comfortable life🤗🥰
@zerowastecalifornia 3 months ago

This was so interesting! I had never heard of this before today. Great tutorial!
@akongas 2 years ago

Love it!! Gonna try this with the kids!! Thank you
@turbojohnny1483 1 month ago

This is one of the best tutorials on youtube to be honest!
@xXEliteTNCXx 5 months ago

Thank you for this nice video. I wish you all the best
@utoherozv 2 years ago

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
@kennetik61 5 months ago

Love it!
@JulianMakes 21 days ago

Great tutorial thanks,