r/Dorodango

First one

This is my first attempt. Can any expert tell me how I can fill these little divets marks? I tried to add layers and I do not think I am doing it right.

u/Superflytodd2k21 — 5 days ago

My first few dorodangos

https://preview.redd.it/hauftb6wx45h1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=698a7d94aed4b6d1860d575cffac52d7a402300d

https://preview.redd.it/44ukc56wx45h1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9b3bb96b23573a39206ecc7cbeab355a499935c5

https://preview.redd.it/x390276wx45h1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4524b84bbec841b4bb058a45de92b91696a2bf73

I just havent stopped making them since I began a few weeks ago, really. Im trying textures now, though figuring out when to apply textures vs when to allow the clay to harden is still lost on me. I'd appreciate tips. I use some store bought ball-clay and some local river clay that I process.

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u/Snarflogus — 7 days ago

Dorodango App

Hello fellow crafters. I would like to create an dorodango app to guide the process, journal your builds to check what went wrong and learn from your mistakes. I would love to see if anyone would be down to using it. If so what features would you like to see in this app?

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u/gring10 — 9 days ago

Ted Lasso Dorodangos!

Season 3, episode 3. 26 minutes 20 seconds in and a nice collection of Dorodango!

u/notauser04 — 8 days ago

What is your biggest problem?

Hey, an enthusiast here and I want to know what is your biggest problem guys? How would you want to improve in this hobby?

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u/gring10 — 11 days ago

Tear-out repair?

One video I saw said to include sand in the mixture, so I sifted some sand and included it in my dry ingredient. But now where I’m polishing it, it feels like larger sand kernels are pulling out and causing this tear-out. Can this be repaired or do I crush it and start over?

u/NowMuseumNowUDont — 9 days ago

Don't know how to ptoceed

Hello guys,

My first dorodango, collected the dirt from our garden.

To be honest I am already kind of impressed what is possible. But now I am at a point where I don't know how to proceed. I have some really "glass"like spots. But I can't get the dorodango shining like some of you guys.

You have some tips for me ?

Polishing with oil and the glass?

Do I re-wet it and repeat layering dirt on it? (This I more or less tried several times)

Do I just polish from now on? Cotton towel ?

I appreciate all tips I can get.

If we have a tips and tricks page which I missed sorry for that. Would be nice if someone can forward me to it.

u/Grombach — 11 days ago