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...

Scrabble Tile Names Framed Word Art DIY

 Scrabble Tiles Family Name Framed Word Art DIY Scrabble!  Do you like playing Scrabble?  I love this game, it's one of my favorites.  I love spelling and word games.  However, no one likes to play them with me--haha.  This is the solution! Make a custom piece to hang in your home or give as a gift.  Make one for grandma and grandpa with all the grandkid names.  Do your family names fit in a scrabble layout?   We did 3 sets of family names and were able to work out each family pretty quickly.  I don't have any hints on making it easier. Begin by sketching out on paper the best way to arrange the letters. My cute friend bought a Scrabble game at the thrift store to make a family name piece for a friend.  Then she created one for her family.  The leftover pieces came to me...but there were not the letters I needed.  Easy fix! You will need: Scrabble Tiles Antique White and Territorial Beige Apple Barrel Paint Blac...