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How to Make Kaolin Dorodango ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I sell Dorodango kits. You can find them through the link in my profile 😊❤️
Today I made Dorodango using Kaolin clay.
Kaolin has much finer and more uniform particles than the natural clay I usually use. Because of this, water control is more delicate and sensitive.
If you finish it in one day, the surface may turn white and matte the next day, almost as if it has powdered.
But don’t worry. There is a way to manage it.
🌟 Kaolin Recipe
Kaolin 130g
Sand 75g
Water 25 to 28g, slightly more than usual
⚫ Knead for about 15 minutes, a little longer than usual
⚫ Shape into a round ball
⚫ Roll it gently inside a plastic bag
⚫ Take it out and firm it by rolling
⚫ Carve it into a beautiful sphere using a sharp-edged bottle
⚫ Let it dry completely for 2 to 3 days until the inside is fully dry
I actually forgot mine and left it for about two weeks 😅
If the inside is not fully dry, moisture can move back to the surface and cause a white, matte appearance the next day.
⚫ Wet it with 2 teaspoons of water and 2 drops of olive oil
⚫ Soften the surface until muddy using a bottle
⚫ Use slightly more water than usual and polish while carefully smoothing the surface
⚫ Clean the cup, apply a little more olive oil than usual, then polish
⚫ Start gently with your hands and the cup. Gradually increase the pressure until it becomes shiny.
Do not press too hard. Kaolin is sensitive to friction and not suitable for very long polishing sessions.
🌟 About Kaolin
Kaolin is not ideal for Dorodango. It is possible to use, but it is more delicate and the surface peels more easily.
Kaolin has very fine and uniform particles with relatively low plasticity. Because of this, it does not compress and bond as strongly under friction as natural clay that contains mixed particle sizes.
If you use pottery clay, choose one that contains more silt and a wider range of particle sizes. This helps create stronger surface compression and a more stable shine.
The clay I usually use is natural surface clay rich in silt, with a natural particle gradation.
It is very suitable for Dorodango.
It is not pottery clay.
🌟 For more detailed polishing methods and materials, everything is explained on YouTube.
I run a Dorodango kit shop and sell the same tools and materials used in my videos.
I personally test every polishing cup to make sure it creates a beautiful shine before sending it to you.
The full tutorial is free on YouTube. Please check the link in my profile.
If you feel inspired, save this and try it yourself 😊✨
I sell Dorodango kits. You can find them through the link in my profile 😊❤️
Today I made Dorodango using Kaolin clay.
Kaolin has much finer and more uniform particles than the natural clay I usually use. Because of this, water control is more delicate and sensitive.
If you finish it in one day, the surface may turn white and matte the next day, almost as if it has powdered.
But don’t worry. There is a way to manage it.
🌟 Kaolin Recipe
Kaolin 130g
Sand 75g
Water 25 to 28g, slightly more than usual
⚫ Knead for about 15 minutes, a little longer than usual
⚫ Shape into a round ball
⚫ Roll it gently inside a plastic bag
⚫ Take it out and firm it by rolling
⚫ Carve it into a beautiful sphere using a sharp-edged bottle
⚫ Let it dry completely for 2 to 3 days until the inside is fully dry
I actually forgot mine and left it for about two weeks 😅
If the inside is not fully dry, moisture can move back to the surface and cause a white, matte appearance the next day.
⚫ Wet it with 2 teaspoons of water and 2 drops of olive oil
⚫ Soften the surface until muddy using a bottle
⚫ Use slightly more water than usual and polish while carefully smoothing the surface
⚫ Clean the cup, apply a little more olive oil than usual, then polish
⚫ Start gently with your hands and the cup. Gradually increase the pressure until it becomes shiny.
Do not press too hard. Kaolin is sensitive to friction and not suitable for very long polishing sessions.
🌟 About Kaolin
Kaolin is not ideal for Dorodango. It is possible to use, but it is more delicate and the surface peels more easily.
Kaolin has very fine and uniform particles with relatively low plasticity. Because of this, it does not compress and bond as strongly under friction as natural clay that contains mixed particle sizes.
If you use pottery clay, choose one that contains more silt and a wider range of particle sizes. This helps create stronger surface compression and a more stable shine.
The clay I usually use is natural surface clay rich in silt, with a natural particle gradation.
It is very suitable for Dorodango.
It is not pottery clay.
🌟 For more detailed polishing methods and materials, everything is explained on YouTube.
I run a Dorodango kit shop and sell the same tools and materials used in my videos.
I personally test every polishing cup to make sure it creates a beautiful shine before sending it to you.
The full tutorial is free on YouTube. Please check the link in my profile.
If you feel inspired, save this and try it yourself 😊✨
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