How to make a Dorodango (made by Japanese), Shiny Mud Ball

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

My Dorodango recipe is below! [ Recipe ] • Fine sand: 40g • Clay powder: 110g • Water: 20g • Water for wetting: 50g • Olive oil: 3 drops • Clay for dusting: 1 teaspoon [ Tools ] • For scraping: Glass with sharp edges • For polishing: Rounded ceramic or glass • For finishing: Soft, fine-textured cloth [ Additional Notes ] Japanese soil ideal for dorodango has a high level of stickiness and viscosity. To replicate this, a few drops of olive oil are added to the water used for polishing. Japanese soil also contains fine particles called “silt.” Since it’s hard to find that here, fine sand is used as a substitute. In Japan, the outer coating is usually a mix of sand and soil, but due to the coarse grains available here, only clay is used for the outer coating to achieve a smooth and beautiful finish. [ Contact ] For workshop details or questions, feel free to contact me via Instagram DM. @shiny.dorodango instagram.com/shiny.dorodango

[@averymasters]

Thank you for sharing the info here too. Your olive oil advice was the tip I needed. Now I'm headed to watch your video adding color, then subscribe to you, then create my own dorodango, thank you for the video.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@averymasters Thank you so much for watching! 😆❤️ I really want to spread the joy of making dorodango all around the world! There’s something magical about seeing it shine in your hands, getting excited, and entering that focused zone. 😍 It’s such a meditative process that really makes both the mind and body feel alive. I’ll keep working hard to share this with more people and spread the joy! 🤩👍

[@kimberlybrown6397]

What a beautiful spirit you are! 💗 And such a lovely video you have created ... your enthusiasm, gentleness, eagerness to share your talents, cultural art and creativity are a gift to all. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary art form. It is new to me and l appreciate your efforts as well as your love for making doradangos. 💗🤎💜🥰

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@kimberlybrown6397 Oh my goodness 😭😭🩷🩷🩷 What incredibly kind words! 😭✨✨✨✨✨ Thank you so much!! I’m so happy that you can relate! It’s truly so much fun, and I hope many more people will try making them. 🥹 It would be wonderful if it spreads far and wide! 🥹✨

[@nicodianime]

I got bored in ceramics class and made one of these out of porcelain clay and burnished it! Didn't fire it out of fear, it's perfect the way it is. Gray with tiny white and black flecks and beautifully smooth.❤

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

You make Dorodango in ceramics class too! ☺️🩷 A gray Dorodango sounds wonderful 😆✨✨ I’d love to see it!

[@boblydecker5951]

You know you wanna fire it!! 🔥🔥🔥😃🔥🔥🔥

[@nicodianime]

@@boblydecker5951 oh I absolutely do, but the solid sphere EXPLODING in the kiln is a real worry.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ 🔥🔥☺️☺️✨✨

[@theyxaj]

@@nicodianime You should look up videos where potterists(?) test that exploding stuff you learn in class. It's not as simple as it's taught (ofc)

[@21Brainfood]

If this was done with the ashes of loved ones, it could be pretty meaningful.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Some people put ashes inside or grind them into a fine powder to incorporate into the surface. I believe it becomes a cherished and comforting presence to keep close by. 😊🩷✨

[@Softlol]

i wanna become a dirt ball when i die!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ “It’s smooth, shiny, and so cute, isn’t it? ☺️💕💕💕 Hehe!”

[@Softlol]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x yes! I just learned about them today and I will make one!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Softlol Absolutely! It’s truly so much fun! The moment when the dirt in your hands transforms into a shining jewel is absolutely magical-it makes your heart sparkle! 😆✨✨💓

[@segamai]

This looks INCREDIBLY therapeutic

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@segamai Breath meditation is simple, but focusing solely on your breathing can be surprisingly difficult. With Dorodango, you naturally become absorbed and immersed in the process, which helps balance your mind without even trying ☺️✨. Your body gets moderately tired, naturally bringing a sense of calm, and the finished piece is beautiful 🫶🏻. It’s truly wonderful! ✨

[@Ultrasilvam]

This was really fun to watch, and informative if I decide to make my own dorodango. Thank you!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Feel free to use this as a reference and develop your own recipe with your creativity! Dorodango is all about freedom and playfulness 😊✨ Have fun making it, and I hope it shines beautifully! I’m looking forward to hearing from you again!☺️

[@autumnstoptwo]

Your haircut is super cute! 🥰 Also, thank you for the video, I will be trying with my local clay! 😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I cut my hair myself! 😆🙌 I’m so glad you like it! Thank you 😊 Local clay~ 😆🫶🏻 That’s fantastic! How wonderful! Please update me on how it turns out!🥹

[@Antonio-vd1ct]

I am so proud of myself for being able to tell what she was saying by just lip reading. (studied Japanese for a while)

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Wow! That’s amazing!! You’ve studied Japanese, that’s so impressive! I’m so happy to hear that 🥹💓 I’m planning to switch to speaking in Japanese with English subtitles in my upcoming videos. ☺️💕 Please look forward to it! 🥹

[@knuckles7790]

Anyone else came for the cute lady in the thumbnail but stayed for the cool tutorial?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Wow, wow, wow! 🥹💗 Are there words more heartwarming than these? Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! ☺️

[@sarahbarkerC37]

Yupp 🖐😁

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@sarahbarkerC37 Thank you 🥹

[@KBEE_240]

You have inspired me to meditate and relax while doing similar activities. I am definitely going to try to make a dorodango! Thank you for sharing!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@KBEE_240 Oh! You’re doing similar activities! That makes me so happy!! ☺️🩷 Thank you so much for finding this channel! 🥹🩷✨

[@KikiAndCompany]

Whoa! I've seen dorodango before, but never saw any that look like delicious candy! (๑⚆‿⚆)

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Oh my! That makes me so happy! And thank you for your lovely comment. 😆✨

[@jasoninman9824]

I made my own clay powder for a while by separating it out from the soil and drying (i still have a lot of it,) but have started buying cheap 100% clay cat litter to get my clay. I powder it with an old blender i had laying around, and it works very well.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

That’s amazing! I had no idea that cat litter is made of clay! 😳🐈 What a great idea! 😆

[@jasoninman9824]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x Not all cat litter is clay. Look for "All natural" or "100% natural" litter, as it tends to be clay. Using powdered cat litter is an old trick to form molds for aluminum casting. I really appreciate your videos, and have been sharing like crazy. Between you and Nito Project, my dorodangos are coming along nicely. I bought some assorted mica powder yesterday, and can't wait to give it a try. Sorry for long comment, but I have a question before I go. Do you have any experience using ashes? I would like to incorporate the ashes of a loved one into a dorodango, but not sure if it would work, or at which stage I should use it.

[@ScandiSweets]

@@jasoninman9824 Sorry to jump in but want to share that I have been putting cremains in my dorodango. You'll find this to be a wonderful experience. I request only 1 TBS of ash. Now when I first started, I had never seen human ash; I was expecting ash and I was surprised that it contained rather large "chips." Wanting to keep it all as natural as possible, I included the chips. Let me tell you, as those chips came to the surface, they tripped up the smoothing jar and the mud ball had more dings in it than a bumper car. So it's something you can experiment with. But I find it best to say I'm sorry and then crush that ash into a powdery dust and then you can use it at any stage of the process. Hope that makes sense. Peace.

[@jasoninman9824]

@@ScandiSweets Yes, I have the remains and had noticed that it was mostly like large grained sand. I also have had the same experience with large pieces of stuff coming out during smoothing and causing issues, so nothing goes into my dangos now if it's now powdered and sifted. As I mentioned in previous comment, I get powdered clay by running clay cat litter through an old blender, have been contemplating trying it with the cremains.

[@ScandiSweets]

@@jasoninman9824 If you can powder up cat litter, the cremains should also powder up. Your old blender must be a monster! Wishing you the best!

[@ziegeeldenso8281]

My toxic trait is thinking I can do this easily my first time

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Exactly! 😆👍 It may seem simple since it’s really just continuous polishing, but making it shine perfectly can be more challenging than expected! Even if there are chips or dents, once it dries, it creates beautiful patterns, making it perfect in its own way. ☺️🫶🏻 Please give it a try!

[@Samuraistar92]

I learned something from you.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Samuraistar92 Thank you so much 🥹✨🩷

[@nukewaste]

It's literally an exercise in patience. As I understand it, it was originally a task given to either novice monks or young bushi (can't remember which, or if it's both) to emphasize the idea that patient, diligent work can create things of beauty from even the most base of materials, and that haste does not always result in accomplishment. Seems like it was also meant to reinforce the idea of kodawari, or the pursuit of perfection- most of us in the West would more quickly recognize the concept as gung fu, or mastery in one's tasks in life.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@nukewaste Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! 😊✨ Your understanding of patience and the pursuit of mastery definitely resonates with Dorodango making. Just to share a bit more about its history, Dorodango was actually developed by Japanese plaster craftsmen as a way to showcase their skill and precision. It’s not directly connected to monks or samurai, but the themes of dedication and attention to detail that you mentioned are absolutely fitting! 🩷

[@EarthBreathオランダの癒し雲]

Xのポストから来ました！料理番組のような流れが新鮮でした。実は私もオランダ移住組です。最近、新しいチャンネルを始めたばかりで勝手ながら親近感を抱いています。次の動画も楽しみにしています🎉

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

わあ！ありがとうございます！！まさかのオランダ在住KZbin同期ですね！！😆😆🙌🙌なんか嬉しいです！！！ オランダのどのあたり住んでいらっしゃるのでしょうか！私はハーグの隣町です😊素敵な風景の動画ですね！！✨✨🤩 ロング動画だと編集に5日くらいかかってて笑なかなか投稿ができませんが！！😭 頑張りますー！！！

[@EarthBreathオランダの癒し雲]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3xライデン在住です！ぜひチャンネル登録よろしくお願いします🎉

[@Emma-te5el]

This is a very lovely craft, thank you for sharing!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so happy to receive such a wonderful comment☺️✨

[@lavanderlilly]

Loved this. Learned a lot. Thank you so much. Can't wait for you to post colouring technique.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you so much! 😭 I get asked a lot about the colouring technique, so I’m planning to post a video about it next month. Please come back to the channel and check it out! 🥹 I’ll be waiting for you!

[@bird_b0nezz]

this looks hella fun and therapeutic to make, i’ll probably try this at some point. also, btw, you’re really pretty!! i love your hair colour and the dress/shirt you’re wearing

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Really? My hair and my dress too? 🥹🩷 I don’t usually get compliments like that, so I’m really 🫣 happy! Thank you so much!!! And please, give Dorodango a try! If you have any questions, feel free to ask ☺️

[@Меошш]

These are really beautiful and amazing. you deserve more recognition, im going to try to make this when i have free time. I subscribed!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I’m so happy! Thank you so much! 😭😭 I’m planning to make a video on how to make colored dorodangos soon, so please come back and check it out when it’s posted! Enjoy making lots of dorodangos and have a relaxing time! 😊✨✨❤️

[@gengarwaifu]

how can we make different colors?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Also, if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment ☺️✨🫶🏻

[@artbykagsy]

These are beautiful. I am definitely making one of these ❤❤.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Wow, I’m so happy!! 🥹💓 Please give it a try! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here 😊✨

[@artbykagsy]

For sure. I love Japanese culture. I was blessed to spend some time in Japan with my family. :) I feel so drawn to these. They have such a beautiful energy. Do you think they would work with grounded rose petals?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ Aww 🥹💓💓 That makes me so happy! You’ve been to Japan-that’s wonderful! I feel so touched by your words. Dorodango is truly created with just simple materials, focusing purely on the surface’s state with care and patience, making it a beautiful, meditative art form. It almost feels like it embodies the spirit of Japanese Zen. I believe anyone who loves Japanese culture and spirituality will fall in love with dorodango too. Ground rose petals sound like a fantastic idea! 😆💓💓 I’ve been wanting to try it myself-maybe even using rose water or oil could work well! Please let me know how yours turns out! 🥹

[@artbykagsy]

@DorodangoNoriko-u3x I really do feel that wonderful energy of Japan, and thank you for the lovely response. New subscriber here. Your energy is wonderful too. ❤️ I have fallen in love with these and already got my Amazon order ready. :) I will come back when I have made one this weekend and let you know the results. I'm so excited! 😁 x

[@jasoninman9824]

@@artbykagsy I've tried several methods from across KZbin, and Noriko's has given me the best results, hands down.

[@angellynette8258]

I love making Dorodango’s I just wish I was able to get different soils an clay to get different colors other than southern red.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Red clay is really beautiful! 💓 It would be great if you could get other colors too!!! 🥰✨ I’d love to try making Dorodango with soil from different places as well 🥹🥹✨ Dorodango really is so much fun, isn’t it? 💓

[@itsdeanya]

Beautiful! So patient.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@itsdeanya Yes! It requires a lot of patience and focus. But kids who love Dorodango can spend hours polishing them, even little children! They take them home and treasure them like precious gems☺️✨

[@itsdeanya]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x It builds a good character. American children could learn a lot. ❤

[@marybooth6224]

This would make such a great ASMR video!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you! The sound of polishing soil is so soothing, isn’t it? ✨🥹🫶🏻

[@vlee3880]

This is beautiful; thank you for sharing this lovely art. I live in a place where we have silt, and I’m curious about how this would make the polishing process different; I’d love to try it 😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

That’s amazing that you live in a place with silt! 🥹✨🫶🏻 I would love to see how your creation turns out! ☺️✨ Take your time, but if you make one, feel free to DM me a photo on Instagram whenever you’re ready!

[@elykia1954]

Dear clay eaters , here is a few idea of what you can do with clay instead of stuffing your stomach with it , I’m on my knees begging all of you🧎🏾‍♀️😭🤲🏾

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

It must look tasty! 😊✨

[@RobertDoty-wg9cw]

This is awesome! Thank you! You rock!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Yay! I’m so happy! Thank you so much! 😆✨✨ I’ll keep posting videos of different dorodango I make! 😊 Please stop by the channel again!💓

[@hannahluke9381]

This seems a little strange at first never having heard of it, but when I think about it I do something similar with tinfoil when I eat a bunch of hersheys kisses. I could see myself playing in the mud back before technology existed and trying to do something like this.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you for your comment! It’s wonderful how simple and creative activities like this can bring so much joy. Playing with mud and transforming it into a beautiful shape is such a calming and almost magical process. If you give Dorodango a try, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!🥹💓💓💓

[@NoPhoKingWay]

You should really do an asmr version of this!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you so much! I’m currently working on a new, more detailed video, and I plan to use the natural sounds just like an ASMR video 😊✨🩷 Thank you for the advice! 😊

[@PlayerTenji95]

I thought this was edible before I clicked on the video, holy shit!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@PlayerTenji95 Oh my! What an adorable mistake! You’re so cute!! 🥰❤️❤️ It does look like chocolate, doesn’t it?😆✨💓

[@w98]

Ikr they look like jawbreakers lol

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@w98 Thank you! Such a delightful comment 😆🩷🩷

[@JckzYt]

i don't know why i came across this but you've got a skill i really want to learn 😂 i heard these go for like $100 for each

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Hi! Thanks for finding this video! 😊 I’ve heard they can sell for $100 🤩 It would be awesome if they sold, right? 😊😊👍

[@JckzYt]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x yeah, do people buy this item frequently??

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@JckzYt I’ve sold four of them for 30 euros each over the past six months 😊👍✨✨

[@hallowedbethymelancholy8299]

How did you get the lovely colors like blue & purple?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

In the next video, I explain how to do the coloring, so please check it out 🥹✨. The colors are created using mica powder and clay. 💙💜

[@mde6006]

Lovely and looks fun to make but.... Why? Are they just pretty balls?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Yes, that’s right! ☺️✨ They are adorable little balls! 💓💓💓 And they are so much fun to make!

[@MrMano1975]

Super🎉, looking forward to more great content🤗🤗🤗🍀

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@MrMano1975 Oh, how wonderful! 🥹✨ Yes! Next month, I plan to make a video on how to create colored Dorodango! Please come back and watch it!🤩✨

[@MrMano1975]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3xFor sure I will be watching, thank you so much 🙏🏻🤗

[@yongxingwang-j3x]

Conner crates made one with lesssteps and stuff

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

That sounds like a method using regular soil! My recipe is designed for those who don’t have a garden or access to clay-rich soil nearby. 😊 Plus, I’m sharing the method that achieves the most brilliant shine.

[@SS-kp5vh]

Can you share how to make traditional soap from vegetables and fruits

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Soap? I’ve never made it before! Soap made from vegetables and fruits sounds amazing! I’m really interested! 😍💓

[@stigyanblue1442]

Dirt in Texas is bright orange because of the iron deposits. I wonder how many colors one could find in New Mexico?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Wow! Naturally orange Dorodango sounds wonderful!!! 🥹🥹✨✨💓

[@stigyanblue1442]

@DorodangoNoriko-u3x There is a beautiful rock formation in New Mexico called the Devil's Palette, and it has many colors. I have a dream to visit it, harvest some soil, and make my own paint from it!

[@Jackalgirl]

A suggestion: make a troubleshooting video, wherein you do everything wrong: don't properly mix the sand/clay before adding water, too much water vs. not enough, incorrect ratios of sand to water. I think it would be helpful to have signs to look out for (e.g., "if you knead for more than 10 minutes and it doesn't become sticky, it could be one of these things" and so forth). : ) I'm asking for mercenary reasons: I'm working on one and know I got the proportions right (well, mostly; I added 21 grams of water), but in the kneading step it doesn't seem to want to become sticky, and I'm wondering if I insufficiently mixed the clay and sand or something.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Jackalgirl I see! If kneading and kneading still doesn’t bring out the stickiness, it might be that the clay has low viscosity. It could be helpful to increase the ratio of clay! Understood! It seems like a video showing how I would handle such situations would be well-received too! Thank you for your wonderful suggestion! ☺️💓

[@Jackalgirl]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x Thank you! I am using white Kaolin clay, which is probably not at all the right kind of clay; adding more water did seem to help, but I will also try changing the ratio of sand (grog) to clay too!

[@RainebowEvee]

this is exactly the tutorial i was looking for! i made a very shiny one but there is a single crack on the outside 🥲 the second one i let the core get too dry and the outside polishing layer kept peeling off 😭

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

🧐 I see, the potential causes of cracking could be: ● Lack of clay content in the soil. ● Insufficient kneading. As for the coating layer peeling off, if the surface of the polishing tool isn’t smooth, it can cause damage. Try polishing with the smoothest surface possible. Even with a smooth surface, using soil that lacks clay content can still lead to the coating peeling off. When using regular soil, the process requires very delicate work. Try polishing with a plastic bag or stockings. I think this comment highlights an issue many people face, so I’ll feature it in a community post! 😊🫶🏻

[@RainebowEvee]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x thank you for the tips! The place I live has a lot of clay soil, so i used water to separate the clay and used it to polish the outside 😊 the first dorodango also cracked the same way as the second dorodango, not scratches but pieces of the polishing layer peeled off 🥲 i think i took a long time to finish so the dorodango dried too much...

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ I see! That makes sense! In that case, applying a small amount of olive oil to the cup can be effective. It also works well when it gets too dry! Please try using just a little bit of olive oil☺️🫶🏻✨

[@RainebowEvee]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x yes i will definitely try it next time, thank you! 🥰

[@stargirl7646]

Whoa, how did it suddenly become so shiny?! 😮

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I really think so too!! It’s amazing to wonder why just polishing dirt can do this! 😆🫶🏻

[@joycew3086]

Great video!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you! I’m currently making a comprehensive tutorial video covering the entire process of making a Dorodango from start to finish. 😊🩷 It’s a long, movie-like tutorial! 😆 Editing is taking a while, but I’m working hard on it. 🤎🤎

[@ravencrow1011]

Is it possible to somewhat replicate the colour of the planet such as Jupiter?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

In Japan, some people mix paint with clay and apply it before polishing, while others paint the dorodango after it’s finished! ☺️

[@rebeccamentzer6108]

Can you please share any links to buy the needed items as when looking on amazon there are to many choices and i do not know which is correct..please help

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I plan to start selling my original Dorodango kit by the end of this month. It will be available for purchase worldwide, so please check it out if you’re interested. 🥹✨🫶🏻

[@lightingvulture]

ummm.... what is clay? or how to know if I found clay or just mud? or is clay just mud? or is clay just dirt?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Clay layers refer to the clay-rich soil found underground, but it varies by location! 😊✨ Since I don’t have a garden and live in an area where digging isn’t allowed, I buy clay and sand! 😊 It’s so much fun, so give it a try! 😆💓💓💓

[@GreenDood15]

can i do it with dirt from my backyard?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

It depends on the clay content in the soil there! ☺️☺️💕 Give it a try, and if it doesn’t work, you can add some clay powder to improve it! ✨😆

[@GreenDood15]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x ok

[@orangerightgold7512]

if you have sweaty hands like I do then you don't need to add olive oil to the water. the natural oils your hands produce will be enough to polish the ball.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

That’s great! 😆🫶🏻🫶🏻 So, you don’t need to add oil! The dorodango can shine without it, as the purpose of the oil is to help the cup and the dorodango move smoothly. Let me know how it turns out using just the natural oils from your hands!😊✨

[@Mason_hammer]

Is it possible to make it with stuff outside in west Arizona?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Mason_hammer Here’s a bit of information: In western Arizona, the soil generally has more sand and tends to be quite dry. However, the amount of clay can vary a lot depending on the specific area, so it’s hard to say for sure. 😊 The depth and presence of clay layers can also differ widely by region. I live in the Netherlands, where the soil is also sandy, and it’s not allowed to dig or take soil from parks, so I buy clay and sand instead. I thought there must be many people in similar environments who still want to enjoy making Dorodango! That’s why I created a recipe that anyone, anywhere can follow 🤗

[@althea1315]

どうやって色を変えるのですか？I typed in Japanese because I am trying to learn

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

この次に投稿した動画に色の付け方動画がありますよ！ There’s a video on how to add color in the next video I posted!😍 日本語で書いてくれて嬉しいです！ありがとう🥹🫶🏻thank you so much ✨

[@JonathanGrabis]

I love it

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@JonathanGrabis thank you so much 🥹❤️

[@Dragonheat13]

Wow! So pretty! Looks like a great hobby. I subscribed, but I don't see how to make the colored dorodangos in your play list.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Wow! I’m so happy!! Thank you so much for subscribing 🥹❤️ I’m planning to make a video on how to make colored dorodangos in October! It’s coming soon, so please come back and check it out when it’s ready! 😊

[@paille-boy]

I have a question : are dorodango tough like any normal stone or is it more like sandstone wich is more brittle?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

It feels like a stone to the touch! However, it dissolves when it comes into contact with water and can get scratched easily! 😊

[@s.r.1997]

How long it stay that way before crumble?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

As long as you don’t drop it or get it wet, it will keep shining! Since it’s not fired like pottery, it will dissolve if it gets wet. ☺️

[@s.r.1997]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x so, isn't going to get cracks in the future? 😶

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@s.r.1997 Some pieces did develop slight cracks on the surface when colored, but so far, there haven’t been any cracks when using just soil!☺️❤️

[@Pherine1]

I assume these are not fired, how long will they last?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

They are unfired raw clay, so they will dissolve if they come into contact with water! They can also be scratched by a fingernail. It’s a very delicate art, but as long as they don’t touch water, they will stay shiny forever. 😊

[@johannageisel5390]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x But what are they for? What does one do with a polished clay ball?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@johannageisel5390 There isn’t any meaning to it 😊✨ But it’s so soothing and captivating that you just can’t stop making them 🥹✨ It’s something you can only understand by trying it yourself! Please give it a try 😆 You’ll get it once you make one!

[@codachara3256]

Why make dorordango? Is there a specific purpose or meaning?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

There’s no specific meaning! Spending time doing something without a purpose is truly beautiful. Once you try making one, you’ll understand-I’m sure you’ll feel it! 😆💓💓💓 It’s such an exciting and sparkling experience for the heart. Absolutely magical! ✨

[@jancjs6901]

Ok and what do i use this for 😅

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

The meaning and purpose will become clear once you try making it! Please give it a try 🥹💓

[@user-hw8wr4nv3g]

頑張ってますね🎵

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

がんばりまーーーーーす！！！😆✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨いっぱい光らせる〜😊❤️

[@fireflyexposed]

So basically burnished the mud ball.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Yes! That’s right! 😊✨🤎

[@hushhh2474]

I'm so excited I want to do this with my young son. Hope will be great project to start helping him with focus.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

In Japan, this activity is considered excellent for children’s education and is even incorporated into school and kindergarten programs. It allows children to connect with nature and engage deeply, enhancing their concentration, imagination, and creativity. Children treasure the creations they spend hours making. 🥹✨ It’s a wonderful experience not just for kids but for adults too, as watching the mud transform and shine in their hands brings out the child in everyone.🫶🏻

[@GunpowderMilkshakes]

How do you achieve the different colors?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I’ve posted a video after this one showing how to do the coloring, so please check it out! 😊❤️ I mix mica powder with clay powder, rub it in, and polish it to get the colors. ☺️✨

[@Festus_Clamrod_]

Super nifty! 🥷

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you! Do you like Dorodango? 😊

[@Lofty_yt]

とても素晴らしい

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Thank you!! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! ☺️❤️

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

ありがとう😆

[@TontonTrain]

かわいいい！！！！！

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

わあ！観にきてくれたんですね！😭✨ありがとうございます〜🥹✨

[@Aya-ms1qx]

泥団子ってこやって作るんだね‼️ 凄いね❤ 私も作ってみたいなぁ😮 夢中になりそう🤣 もっともっと広がれー😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Aya-ms1qx ありがと〜！！本当に楽しいのよぉ〜😭😭❤️夢中よぉ〜！！！楽しいのよぉ〜！！！

[@Poppysmum60]

What are they for ?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Poppysmum60 There isn’t any meaning to it 😊✨ But it’s so soothing and captivating that you just can’t stop making them 🥹✨ It’s something you can only understand by trying it yourself! Please give it a try 😆 You’ll get it once you make one!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@gruntsculpin1]

But what is it good for?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

It’s not useful for anything! 😂🫶🏻🫶🏻 But that’s what makes Dorodango so charming! ☺️🩷🩷 It’s incredibly captivating. You should definitely try making one!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Much like making bread!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I actually love making bread so much that I used to work at a bakery! 😊✨✨ You’re right, there is something similar about it. The continuous kneading and letting the dough rest are quite alike!

[@annadickens9245]

❤❤❤

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

🥹🥹💓💓💓Thank you so much 🥹

[@Dino4live]

Where do i get the clay powder?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I buy it online! Just search for “clay powder.” 😊✨ If the clay seems a bit dry and cracks when you knead or bend it, you might try adding a few drops of oil to the water you use for kneading. It could help!😆💓💓💓

[@Highland_Moo]

What exactly is the point of these things??

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

This is a question I get asked often, but there really isn’t any meaning to it 😊✨ However, it’s so soothing and captivating that you just can’t help but keep making them 🥹✨ It’s a feeling you can only understand by trying it yourself! Your body feels pleasantly tired, and your heart feels lighter. Please give it a try 😆 You’ll understand once you make one!

[@SHerit-q3v]

So sand and clay ( not mud from dirt got it 😮)

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

When I was in Japan, I used real soil to make dorodango. Now that I live in the Netherlands, I can’t just dig up or take soil home freely. That’s why I use this method of mixing clay and sand to recreate the soil. I’m sure there are many people around the world who don’t have a garden or the ability to dig up soil. So, I created this recipe so that everyone, no matter where they live, can easily enjoy making dorodango! 😊✨🫶🏻

[@hanavesela5884]

Whomever invented this must have a LOT of free time.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Taking this time becomes a meditative moment that allows you to enter a zone, clearing your mind and boosting your thinking ability. Many engineers and people who use their brain extensively find relaxation and refreshment through Dorodango 😊✨🫶🏻. It’s a feeling that only those who have tried it can truly understand! I encourage you to play with mud and experience it for yourself!

[@segamai]

Doing something with your hands like this, with just your focus and no "productive" goal, engaging with some simple dirt, is one of the most intrinsic human self-soothing methods. I just went on holiday to Normandy, leaving my urban enclosure for the first time in five years, and when I got to those gorgeous beaches I was overcome with the desire to DIG. trenches, canals for receding seawater, just tossing around the sand however I felt like.. The joy that it made me feel was incredible, and it was as if my body was speaking to me, hungry for this unfettred contact with the earth after so long. However silly it sounds or looks, it's scientifically proven that the simplest natural concepts like water, earth, nature etc are paramount to our wellbeing.

[@ladvita32]

​@@segamaithat's really nice, thank you :)

[@RedPanda74]

And been incredibly bored at the time!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@segamai Thank you so much for relating to this 🥹✨🩷 It really is so much fun to play with the earth, isn’t it? 😆🤎🤎🤎

[@FireFingerspeedcubing]

How much can you sell it for I'm trying to earn money so I can buy a koto

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@FireFingerspeedcubing I usually sell mine for about 30 euros each, but honestly, they don’t sell much! 😆🙂 Most people are more interested in the experience of making the dorodango rather than buying the finished product. It’s a great idea to practice a lot and host workshops instead! 😊🙌 The participants really enjoy it!

[@Lofty_yt]

Mine fell apart I think I need mud with clay

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Lofty_yt Exactly! The more clay you use, the easier it is to make it shine!☺️✨✨✨✨✨

[@Lofty_yt]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3xis there a way to make clay with out buying it?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Lofty_yt There is a clay layer underground. Generally, depending on the area, you can find it about 30 cm to 1 meter deep. However, in some places, you may need to dig even deeper. If you have a garden where it’s okay to dig, try looking for clay!😊❤️

[@Lofty_yt]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x thank you 😊

[@Mason_hammer]

I used the finest sand I could make from outside, but I don’t think i used fine enough sand, Also I think the sand I used didn’t have much clay in it.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@Mason_hammer Definitely try mixing in some clay powder! Without enough clay, it won’t shine as well! 😆✨✨

[@Mason_hammer]

@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x Can I make clay powder from outside or does it have to be bought?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ Here’s a simple way to make clay powder: mix clay-rich soil with water, filter out the sediment, and let it dry. There are also tutorials on KZbin showing this method! 😊❤️ If you have clay-rich soil, give it a try! 😊💓

[@merce414]

Beautiful!!❤

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@merce414 Thank you so much 🥹✨🩷

[@FireFingerspeedcubing]

I made one🎉🎉 it kinda looks like a chocolate ball

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@FireFingerspeedcubing Really??? 😭❤️❤️ I’m so, so happy!!! Yay!!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! 🥹✨❤️❤️ Make lots of them, and feel free to gift them to your friends or teach them how to make their own 😆💓❤️❤️ Let’s spread the joy of Dorodango together! 😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@FireFingerspeedcubing I’ll share this as a community post without revealing any personal details! I have to share such wonderful news with everyone!!! 🥹💓❤️❤️ Thank you so much for making it, I’m truly happy!

[@FireFingerspeedcubing]

Sure 😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@FireFingerspeedcubing I also posted it on my Instagram stories, and all my followers are giving it lots of likes ❤️👍! Everyone is celebrating your success!! 😆❤️❤️

[@Cheznrice]

Just curious, but why does anyone want a smooth ball of clay? What is it used for?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

There’s no deep meaning to it! It’s simply about enjoying the process of making soil shine beautifully. While it can be an art piece, the time spent creating it acts like soil therapy that refreshes the mind. Touching soil has been shown to reduce stress, and the act of polishing itself also helps relieve stress. It’s incredibly soothing, so I encourage you to give it a try!😊✨🫶🏻

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

So has anyone seem the Mythbuster episode that made these with animal byproducts??

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I’ve received a comment from someone before saying that the Mythbusters channel featured something about Dorodango! 😆

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

@ it was well done, but your instructions are stellar!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@mary-ruthflores4107 Thank you so much 🥹✨

[@graceinguelph]

Music too loud

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I’ll make it smaller in the next video! ☺️

[@masoumhashemi3353]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅😊😊

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

😆😆💕💕💕Thank you so much 😆💓💓💓

[@gordonbenko8304]

I thought a dorodango was supposed to be made from dirt. This is a completely different recipe

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

In Japan, I used to make them from soil, but where I live now, it’s difficult to collect soil with a lot of clay content. So, I started thinking about how I could still enjoy making dorodango in my current environment. I believe many people around the world are in a similar situation, so I came up with a recipe that would allow anyone to enjoy making dorodango regardless of their surroundings. Originally, dorodango was born from the skills of Japanese plaster artisans, who created them as a way to improve their techniques for building earthen walls. Children later imitated this and adapted it using materials they could find around them, which is how it spread. So, in reality, even the traditional dorodango made purely from soil is an adaptation. There is no "correct" way to make a dorodango. You can create a shining dorodango using materials you have at hand, and that’s perfectly fine. I encourage you to free yourself from fixed ideas and create *your own* dorodango with your unique imagination.

[@ragingjokester]

​@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x so where I live the dirt is primarily red clay if it isn't soil that is found near trees, which would be more similar to compost soil. You would say that should work well to make one? I've never seen Japanese soil to know if it's certain areas in Japan for the soil you are talking about so I have no point of reference. Sorry about that 😅

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@ragingjokester You can absolutely make it with red clay soil! 😆✨ I think you’ll get a beautiful red dorodango! Please give it a try! ☺️

[@katherinemitchell9218]

​@@DorodangoNoriko-u3x I've mixed light clay with some coals from a wood fire that I crushed into powder. It looks cool, so far. I'm hoping it works. It held up through drying so I'm excited to see if it crumbles or shines.

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@katherinemitchell9218 That’s such a unique and creative idea! 🥹💓💓 Let me know how it turns out!!!😆😆💓

[@gailalbers1430]

Thank you for the informative video : please turn the music down it’s not necessary and not everyone likes this type of sound and then it can be grating on their ears snd it’s harder to follow the words of instruction,

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

Oh, really? I’ve already made it quite small, but I’ll try to reduce it even more. 😊

[@gailalbers1430]

@ thank you for your response and consideration . I’ve heard this kind of sound trend on other channels snd it can be really much worse than yours, as to where it’s so loud you hardly can hear anything spoken . Are you in Japan ?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@ You’re quite sensitive to sound, aren’t you? 😊 I’m Japanese, but I’ve been living in the Netherlands since last year! ☺️ My husband is a musician, so our family enjoys art and music together.

[@pipfox7834]

Oh that AI voice sounds...horrible

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I’m sorry 😭 I’m not very good at English… 😭😭

[@pipfox7834]

@DorodangoNoriko-u3x oh no worries...do you have an English friend who could help out, maybe? Or try a selection of voices til a soothing one ❤️

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@pipfox7834 I’ll try to find a voice that’s a bit brighter and closer to my own 🥹✨ I’ll experiment with a few options! Thank you so much 🥹🥹💕

[@ScandiSweets]

@DorodangoNoriko-u3x Your videos are the BEST! Thank you!

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

@@ScandiSweets Wow! Thank you so much! I’m so happy you like it! 🥹💓💓💓 I created this recipe so that anyone, even those who live in areas without enough clay or where digging up soil is restricted, can enjoy making Dorodango at home. Thank you!

[@reddominic2136]

Bruh am I the only one who thought you eat them lol I thought it was them 3 ball thing on a stick now am hungry 🤤 What are those even used for plants or something??

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

😂 You’re not the only one who clicked on the video thinking it was food! 😆✨ You really know about the Japanese dango on a stick! That’s awesome! 🫶🏻 Do you like Japanese culture? ✨

[@reddominic2136]

@ ya Japan is pretty good they got amazing plants what’s clay balls used for decoration or something????

[@marion8354]

How does it get the different colors?

[@DorodangoNoriko-u3x]

I use colored mica powder for coloring! ☺️