How to Make Dorodango (Japanese Shiny Mud Ball Art)

How to Make Dorodango (Japanese Shiny Mud Ball Art) Learn the art of Dorodango, Japanese shiny mud balls. This amazing polishing technique can turn a ball of dirt into a ornament worthy of the mantle, handmade gifts and a gorgeous conversation starter. Let me show you how to take mud from your own backyard and transform it into a beautiful shiny orb, worthy of adoration. Let's get started! WHAT IS DORODANGO? Dorodango is a Japanese art and meditative hobby of hand-molding and polishing soil to create a smooth, shiny mud ball. It involves layering fine dirt and water, then gradually shaping and buffing the mud ball until it achieves a lustrous, marble-like finish. This is the process that the Mythbusters used years ago to prove that you can, in fact, polish a turd. I heard of dorodango years ago and had never tried it for myself. I though it would be difficult, need the perfect balance of sand and clay, and be expensive...buying powdered clay or fine sand. Turns out, this craft is a...

25+ Stained Glass DIY Craft Tutorial (Faux & Real)

25+ Stained Glass DIY Craft Tutorial (Faux & Real) Learn how to make real stained glass, faux stained glass and everything in between with these fun tutorials! I'm sharing over 25 light reflecting, colorful projects that will add to your home decor, window sill or make a great handmade gift. There's real stained glass with copper foil and solder, and there's faux stained glass using paint, resin or alcohol inks. There's all different ways of creating and a variety of skill levels of crafts in this roundup, you are sure to find one that you love! Which stained glass project is your favorite? What is the first thing you want to make? GENERIC STAINED GLASS TOOLS NEEDED: (each individual post has own supply list) affiliate links for real legit stained glass: Glass in Various Colors Glass Cutter  (love this kit) Glass Cutting Oil Glass Running and Nipping Pliers Glass Pliers  (again, love this kit) Glass Grinding Machine Copper Foil Stained Glass Soldering Iron Heat Resi...