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Japanese Are Polishing Dirt Balls To Perfection, And The Result Will Blow You Away
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Japanese Are Polishing Dirt Balls To Perfection, And The Result Will Blow You Away

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The making of ‘dorodango‘ is a favorite pastime for Japanese schoolchildren, that has grown into an art form in its own right. The dodorango is actually a ball made from mud and dirt, and now people are painstakingly and methodically refining these balls into “hikaru dorodango” (literally: ‘shiny dumpling’), perfect, polished spheres that can take days to complete.

This Japanese craft is meditative and deeply satisfying in its making and is seen by many as the primary motivation for the art. Layer upon layer of fine dirt is applied to the mud core, forming a hard outer shell. This is then polished with a cloth to give the dorodango an appearance similar to that of a snooker ball, perfectly round and shiny to an unbelievable degree. How can simple dirt become so lustrous?

You may remember a previous post about a DIY project in Japan where people were creating perfect spheres from aluminium foil. This was obviously inspired by the ancient technique of making dorodango. While in America kids are eating Tide Pods and poisoning themselves, Japanese kids learn the value of patience, perfection, and craftsmanship from constant refinement, by creating these beautifully simple pieces of art.

Making dorodango was actually a forgotten Japanese traditional pastime until recently, when professor Fumio Kayo, a psychologist who specializes in children’s play, made it popular again in Japan and worldwide. Bruce Gardner has become a master of this DIY craft, and experiments with the many different soils he finds around Albuquerque, New Mexico. He first encountered dorodango in an issue of TATE magazine, entitled “Shiny Balls of Mud: William Gibson Looks at Japanese Pursuits of Perfection.” He has been a devoted enthusiast ever since. “I am always working on two or three pieces in various stages,” Bruce told Bored Panda. “They can take weeks to finish. It is more than a hobby for me – it’s a weird amalgam of art, compulsion, and meditation.”

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“Different soils have varying amounts of silt, clay, sand, etc. Every soil sample has unique properties and requires adjustments to my process. I work within a certain sample of soil until I have one or two pieces that I’m happy with. Sometimes that happens right away; other times it takes several attempts.”
Despite the ultimate goal of polished perfection, Bruce’s favorite pieces are actually beautiful for their imperfections. “Years ago I created three pieces from a sample of Albuquerque soil; all three formed tiny little cracks on the surface, so I put them on my ‘seconds’ shelf to later be crushed up and attempted again,” he told us. “After a year or so, they all started to oxidize in amazing ways and the cracks became the feature rather than the flaw, similar to Raku crazing.”

Bruce has given several workshops and demonstrations for this deceitfully easy DIY over the years and has recently presented to a group of soil scientists at the USDA. You can check out how he does his work in the video below, and it will make you want to try it yourself! And if you find it too challenging but still want a dorodango, you can buy one of Bruce’s. Contact him via his site for details.

Scroll down to learn more about hikaru dorodango, and let us know what you think in the comments. Where you inspired to give it a try? How did it go? Tell us and share your pics!

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It all starts with collecting the soil

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Then the rocks are separated from the soil

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And the shaping begins

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More layers are added over time

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This process takes at least 30 minutes

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And it’s where people relax more and more, as they shape the ball to perfection

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This step is very tricky, because the ball can easily crack and break

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Then it’s left to dry in a plastic bag for at least 20 minutes

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After repeating the process a few times, the polishing begins

Lots and lots of polishing…

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And it turns into something like this!

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The color varies because of the different soil types

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People have fallen in love with this oddly satisfying DIY project

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And are sharing their own creations on various social media platforms

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It’s a perfect activity for meditation groups, classes or camps

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Watch the video for an in-depth look how artist Bruce Gardner makes his perfect “shiny dumplings”

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Chris Rickards
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile I'm a 35 year old American shoving a pop tart in my mouth at work.

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Wanda Queen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't feel bad. I'm a 45 year old American reading about you shoving a pop tart in your mouth at work, when I'm supposed to be working.

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Dian Ella Lillie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was fascinated to watch the Mythbusters polish elephant poop into a shiny ball, in proof of the myth that it's possible to polish a turd. This certainly looks satisfying, but I really enjoyed the counterintuitive idea of putting a shine to poop!

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Greg Hoggarth
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An artist in New Zealand made a bust of our government's minister for the environment out of polished cow dung, to protest his lack of action against polluting dairy farms.

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Chyppa Homer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weren't they at it with aluminum foil just a few weeks ago ? They shore like to fondle balls, don't they :D

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to be the know-it-all in the room, but Dorodangos have been a thing for a long time (And , don't quote me on this, but I think it has roots in traditional Japanese art) and it's not fair that people are treating it like a dumb hobby/time killer, etc. It really is meditative and relaxing, not to mention biodegradable and sustainable.

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Andrew Keane
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the see it as a childlike thing to do. I remember doing things like this growing, but never went that far. Many people when they become adults they have this mindset of " doing away with childish things" and maybe that's why they mock it. I'm fascinated by the different results, especially that one with the scaly texture. To me that's an art in itself.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First, it was aluminum, then it was the dirt! This is amazing! Smh while here in America we're still eating tide pods

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GalaxyInAJar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried this, but I have neither the patience nor the time and it died

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Paul K. Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The Japanese are polishing balls of lint to perfection. The internet saw it coming from a mile away. The internet is moderately impressed and amused nonetheless."

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Talia Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh come on, surely this is a joke? The next article will be 'the Japanese are polishing socks into perfect shiny balls' and we will all go oooooooh ;-)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must really have to do with the type of soil. I can't imagine this would be successful with sandy soil. This stuff looks like it is more clay like. I think they're really cool and I think the Japanese are admirable for their beautiful creativity.

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The Cappy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked some of these better in the stage before they were fully polished.

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Bobert Robertson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next week: Japanese are polishing clouds into perfect balls of ice and the result is round

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stellermatt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is it just me, or have the Japanese got way too much time on their hands recently?

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Mika N
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese people are usually very busy and productive people! For many, school and work demands can be extremely stressful and strenuous. All the more reason to make good use of the down time they do have and do something to help relax and de-stress :)

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Steve X
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The foil and dirt ball crazes both got their start in a small Japanese village named Tsuruoka. Several recent visitors to the village report the next national obsession could be taking root now, that of polishing citizens who complain excessively into perfect shiny balls. There is surplus of raw material.

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Kath Leen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what's with japs that they are fascinated with polishing things to become balls?

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Vincent Jay
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm amazed. I never would have guessed that such a thing is possible.

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Donna O
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did they get the red, blue, yellow, green balls? They're such bright colours, I can't picture them coming from mud.

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Iwona Milewska
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if there is a way to preserve these so that they do not dissolve into dust after a few months or years. They are so beautiful!

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Ingrid Tsai
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to make stuff like that (what I would called sandballs) at school. Under our playgrounds tanbark, there would be dirt and this really hard, wet dirt. We would mix the regular dirt and the other dirt together and roll it into a nice sphere, and then sprinkle it with "magic powder" which was basically dust and leave it to dry in the sun. Of course, we spent a lot less time and we didn't polish it.

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Oscar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the tinfoil trend! Kind of want to do this!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like the metallic looking one in the spoon best (said in a Haribo voice)

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe not a good idea to leave them in the sun - or is it?

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be so frustrating if you get to the very last stage of polishing - and it crumbles back to dust in your hands

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in an apartment - where can I buy some dirt? - preferably black dirt - or maybe a nice shade of pale grey? hopefully with the small stones pre-removed - lol

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frank0ys
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...This reminds me of the erothknurl mentioned in the Eragon series.

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John Digiorno
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the grossest thing I've ever seen. This is just reifying the ancient racist stereotype that a Japanese man eats dirt balls. I hate whoever started this trend, and whoever posted it.

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Mona
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they look like giant maltesers..why surely..?! I cant be jealous of their making dirtballs now?? I MUST make a polished dirtball one day.. >:|

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Thomas Es Thomas
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Time on their hands I guess. Me, I make mandala. To each their own. Cheers.

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Kiki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Japanese clearly have way too much time on their hands.

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Michaela Robbins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! This would be really fun to do. Wonder what the science is behind this.

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.gas.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the second time BP has used a title "Japanese are..." or "Japanese have..." Can we use a descriptor (Japanese people, Japanese traditions). Sound condescending otherwise...

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Lisa Catacosinos
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fantastic and you don't have to pay for anything. Secondly, Albuquerque is so beautiful. The soils have so much personality! #myhometown

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apart from decorating them it isn't anythin new. I was making perfect dirt balls 25 years ago :D But they look cool. Wonder though how lasting are they?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not necessarily. Clay has a specific mineral quality to it. Dirt can be any old dirt. Here's some good info on what clay actually is. Educate yourself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

billiard ball?? - wonder what happens if you -------

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Andrzej Raczynski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I smell a business opportunity here. Selling bags of 'specialty' dirt in bags in Walmart for $20. Wait till you see the special optional toppings you can add! TRADEMARKED!

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Shane Chang
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Japanese are really into polishing balls... I mean heeeeeeyyyyyyy.

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Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been to Japan and it's one of my favorite places. But first they're pounding tinfoil into shiny balls and now they're making shiny mud balls. What's next, big shiny Godzilla balls?

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S A M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... people polish balls a lot in Japan apparently

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Emma Qiu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm at work, reading about dirt balls...god I feel sad...

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from tin foil to dirt, what will they turn into balls next!

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Chris Rickards
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile I'm a 35 year old American shoving a pop tart in my mouth at work.

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Wanda Queen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't feel bad. I'm a 45 year old American reading about you shoving a pop tart in your mouth at work, when I'm supposed to be working.

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Dian Ella Lillie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was fascinated to watch the Mythbusters polish elephant poop into a shiny ball, in proof of the myth that it's possible to polish a turd. This certainly looks satisfying, but I really enjoyed the counterintuitive idea of putting a shine to poop!

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Greg Hoggarth
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An artist in New Zealand made a bust of our government's minister for the environment out of polished cow dung, to protest his lack of action against polluting dairy farms.

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Chyppa Homer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weren't they at it with aluminum foil just a few weeks ago ? They shore like to fondle balls, don't they :D

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TheRubyFalcon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to be the know-it-all in the room, but Dorodangos have been a thing for a long time (And , don't quote me on this, but I think it has roots in traditional Japanese art) and it's not fair that people are treating it like a dumb hobby/time killer, etc. It really is meditative and relaxing, not to mention biodegradable and sustainable.

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Andrew Keane
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the see it as a childlike thing to do. I remember doing things like this growing, but never went that far. Many people when they become adults they have this mindset of " doing away with childish things" and maybe that's why they mock it. I'm fascinated by the different results, especially that one with the scaly texture. To me that's an art in itself.

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Starrytae
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First, it was aluminum, then it was the dirt! This is amazing! Smh while here in America we're still eating tide pods

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GalaxyInAJar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried this, but I have neither the patience nor the time and it died

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Paul K. Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The Japanese are polishing balls of lint to perfection. The internet saw it coming from a mile away. The internet is moderately impressed and amused nonetheless."

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Talia Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh come on, surely this is a joke? The next article will be 'the Japanese are polishing socks into perfect shiny balls' and we will all go oooooooh ;-)

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GC
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must really have to do with the type of soil. I can't imagine this would be successful with sandy soil. This stuff looks like it is more clay like. I think they're really cool and I think the Japanese are admirable for their beautiful creativity.

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The Cappy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked some of these better in the stage before they were fully polished.

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Bobert Robertson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next week: Japanese are polishing clouds into perfect balls of ice and the result is round

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stellermatt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is it just me, or have the Japanese got way too much time on their hands recently?

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Mika N
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese people are usually very busy and productive people! For many, school and work demands can be extremely stressful and strenuous. All the more reason to make good use of the down time they do have and do something to help relax and de-stress :)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The foil and dirt ball crazes both got their start in a small Japanese village named Tsuruoka. Several recent visitors to the village report the next national obsession could be taking root now, that of polishing citizens who complain excessively into perfect shiny balls. There is surplus of raw material.

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Kath Leen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what's with japs that they are fascinated with polishing things to become balls?

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Vincent Jay
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm amazed. I never would have guessed that such a thing is possible.

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Donna O
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did they get the red, blue, yellow, green balls? They're such bright colours, I can't picture them coming from mud.

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Iwona Milewska
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if there is a way to preserve these so that they do not dissolve into dust after a few months or years. They are so beautiful!

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Ingrid Tsai
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to make stuff like that (what I would called sandballs) at school. Under our playgrounds tanbark, there would be dirt and this really hard, wet dirt. We would mix the regular dirt and the other dirt together and roll it into a nice sphere, and then sprinkle it with "magic powder" which was basically dust and leave it to dry in the sun. Of course, we spent a lot less time and we didn't polish it.

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Oscar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the tinfoil trend! Kind of want to do this!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like the metallic looking one in the spoon best (said in a Haribo voice)

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe not a good idea to leave them in the sun - or is it?

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be so frustrating if you get to the very last stage of polishing - and it crumbles back to dust in your hands

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in an apartment - where can I buy some dirt? - preferably black dirt - or maybe a nice shade of pale grey? hopefully with the small stones pre-removed - lol

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frank0ys
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...This reminds me of the erothknurl mentioned in the Eragon series.

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John Digiorno
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the grossest thing I've ever seen. This is just reifying the ancient racist stereotype that a Japanese man eats dirt balls. I hate whoever started this trend, and whoever posted it.

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Mona
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they look like giant maltesers..why surely..?! I cant be jealous of their making dirtballs now?? I MUST make a polished dirtball one day.. >:|

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Thomas Es Thomas
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Time on their hands I guess. Me, I make mandala. To each their own. Cheers.

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Kiki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Japanese clearly have way too much time on their hands.

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Michaela Robbins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! This would be really fun to do. Wonder what the science is behind this.

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.gas.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the second time BP has used a title "Japanese are..." or "Japanese have..." Can we use a descriptor (Japanese people, Japanese traditions). Sound condescending otherwise...

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Lisa Catacosinos
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fantastic and you don't have to pay for anything. Secondly, Albuquerque is so beautiful. The soils have so much personality! #myhometown

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apart from decorating them it isn't anythin new. I was making perfect dirt balls 25 years ago :D But they look cool. Wonder though how lasting are they?

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Chess Wizard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not necessarily. Clay has a specific mineral quality to it. Dirt can be any old dirt. Here's some good info on what clay actually is. Educate yourself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

billiard ball?? - wonder what happens if you -------

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Andrzej Raczynski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I smell a business opportunity here. Selling bags of 'specialty' dirt in bags in Walmart for $20. Wait till you see the special optional toppings you can add! TRADEMARKED!

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Shane Chang
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Japanese are really into polishing balls... I mean heeeeeeyyyyyyy.

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Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been to Japan and it's one of my favorite places. But first they're pounding tinfoil into shiny balls and now they're making shiny mud balls. What's next, big shiny Godzilla balls?

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S A M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... people polish balls a lot in Japan apparently

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Emma Qiu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm at work, reading about dirt balls...god I feel sad...

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from tin foil to dirt, what will they turn into balls next!

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