DVD Mosaic High Gloss Resin Tray

This post is sponsored by ETI-Resin and posted on the ETI-Resin Crafts blog. DVD Mosaic High Gloss Resin Tray I love the reflective shine of a DVD.  I have been fascinated by them since I was in 9th grade and my dad bought a computer with a CD rom.   I know, right!?  It was high tech, CD's.  Since then we've watched tech come and go.  DVD's are basically out now, right?  Do you still use DVD's?   We used to back up our computer, but so much can just be done on back up drives or on a cloud...so DVD's sit, useless in a pile.  Let's use them for this awesome craft! I did this fun resin post back in 2017 and I still love it! It's been a huge resin craft hit, and I've seen lots of pictures of similar projects made by you! Isn't this mosaic tray incredible!  It's so shiny and sparkly! If mixed properly, High Gloss resin is food safe, so this tray is perfect for decor or serving! Supplies Needed for DVD Tray: Tray (mine is 8 by 18 inches) DVD...

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...