Tag: Dorodango
How To Make a Dorodango
Dorodango is a Japanese art form in which earth and water are combined and moulded, then carefully polished to create a delicate shiny sphere resembling a billiard ball.
Turning Mud into Art with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Join Barbara Hannah Grufferman as she discovers the Japanese art known as Hikaru Dorodango — literally the art of polishing mudballs — with artist Bruce Gardner. For Bruce, Hikaru Dorodango is a meditative way to unwind after a stressful day and create a...
These Perfect, Shiny Spheres Started Out as Dirt
Hikaru dorodango, or "shiny dumpling," is the Japanese art of shaping mud into lustrous, perfect balls. This short film from P2 Photography profiles Bruce Gardner at his studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Watch the process unfold as Gardner collects and s...
I Made A Shiny Ball Out Of Aluminum FOIL
An interesting and craft project that is going to take some time. How can you make a metal ball out of aluminum foil? Check it out!