Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Dorodango
Hey everyone,
I discovered some awesome new thing on Mythbusters today. It's called Dorodango!
It is basically shiny mud balls. I'm inserting some pictures of them, also instructions and the urls for 2 websites that show you how to do it.
So basically Dorodango is how you use some mud and water and you make it into a sphere and polish it until it becomes shiny. Of course there is a lot more to it than that. But still, thats it basically.
URL's:
http://www.dorodango.com/create.html
http://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/youkyou/4/english4.htm
Instructions
Step 1: Create the Mud
In a clean container, add water to the dirt. The ratio of water to dirt will vary depending on the type of dirt. Start by adding a small amount of water, mix, and slowly add more water until the mud reaches an even consistency, similar to dough.
Step 2: Create the Core:
Grab a handful of mud and begin to shape it into a sphere with both hands, squeeze out as much water as you can. Eliminate irregularities from the mass by gently shaking it. The vibration removes voids, increases surface moisture, and facilitates compaction. As you shape/shake the mud, clayey particles will migrate to the surface, forming a slip layer that will make it easier to smooth the mass into a sphere. Proceed to Step 3 when the ball becomes tacky to the touch.
Step 3: Create Preliminary Capsule
Holding the ball in one hand, grab handfuls of dirt with the other and sprinkle the dirt over the ball. With your thumb, gently sweep the excess off, rotating the ball as you do so. Use the outer curvature of your thumb, near the base, to do this. Fumio Kayo has a great video that demonstrates this technique. The newly added dirt will absorb the surface moisture very quickly. Work the ball to point where it retains its shape but isn't so dry that cracks begin to form.
Step 4: Draw the Moisture Out
Insert the ball into a plastic bag. At first, you will only need to do this for 20 minutes or so. Be careful to lay the ball on something soft to prevent a flat area from forming. Water will condense on the inside of the bag and the surface of the ball will become wet again. Remove the ball and repeat Step 3. Return the ball to the bag before cracks begin to appear.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the ball begins to feel leather-hard to the touch. You will find that it takes longer for water to condense on the inside of the bag - you can accelerate the process at this point by putting the bag and dorodango in the refrigerator. Note: This will cause the water to condense very quickly, be careful to remove it before too much water condenses out - it will dissolve the ball where it gathers at the bottom of the bag.
Step 5: Create Final Capsule Layer
The brilliant shine of the dorodango is created by applying a final layer of extremely fine particles of dirt. I use two different methods to do this:
On-Site - When you have unlimited access to the dirt that you're working with, simply pat the dry dirt lightly with your hand. Gently rub the fine particles that stick to your hand over the ball.
Off-Site - When you have limited access to the dirt you're working with, screen the dirt into a plastic container with a lid - a regular window screen works fine. Place the lid on the container and shake. Note: If the lid of the container doesn't seal completely, be sure to wear a dust mask. Wait a few minutes for the dust to settle. Remove the lid; there should be an abundance of very fine dust sticking to the sides. Rub the dust into the ball.
Continue this process until the surface moisture of the ball has been completely absorbed (it looks and feels powdery). Insert the ball into a new plastic bag. Repeat this step as many times as possible to create a thick capsule. When the fine particles no longer adhere to the surface of the ball after you take it out of the bag, you're ready to begin polishing.
Step 6: Polishing
Remove the ball from the bag and let it dry for 20 minutes. Polish with a soft cloth - carefully at first - if any moisture is present, the cloth will mar the surface. Polish or buff more vigorously once the ball is dry.
I discovered some awesome new thing on Mythbusters today. It's called Dorodango!
It is basically shiny mud balls. I'm inserting some pictures of them, also instructions and the urls for 2 websites that show you how to do it.
So basically Dorodango is how you use some mud and water and you make it into a sphere and polish it until it becomes shiny. Of course there is a lot more to it than that. But still, thats it basically.
URL's:
http://www.dorodango.com/create.html
http://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/youkyou/4/english4.htm
Instructions
Step 1: Create the Mud
In a clean container, add water to the dirt. The ratio of water to dirt will vary depending on the type of dirt. Start by adding a small amount of water, mix, and slowly add more water until the mud reaches an even consistency, similar to dough.
Step 2: Create the Core:
Grab a handful of mud and begin to shape it into a sphere with both hands, squeeze out as much water as you can. Eliminate irregularities from the mass by gently shaking it. The vibration removes voids, increases surface moisture, and facilitates compaction. As you shape/shake the mud, clayey particles will migrate to the surface, forming a slip layer that will make it easier to smooth the mass into a sphere. Proceed to Step 3 when the ball becomes tacky to the touch.
Step 3: Create Preliminary Capsule
Holding the ball in one hand, grab handfuls of dirt with the other and sprinkle the dirt over the ball. With your thumb, gently sweep the excess off, rotating the ball as you do so. Use the outer curvature of your thumb, near the base, to do this. Fumio Kayo has a great video that demonstrates this technique. The newly added dirt will absorb the surface moisture very quickly. Work the ball to point where it retains its shape but isn't so dry that cracks begin to form.
Step 4: Draw the Moisture Out
Insert the ball into a plastic bag. At first, you will only need to do this for 20 minutes or so. Be careful to lay the ball on something soft to prevent a flat area from forming. Water will condense on the inside of the bag and the surface of the ball will become wet again. Remove the ball and repeat Step 3. Return the ball to the bag before cracks begin to appear.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the ball begins to feel leather-hard to the touch. You will find that it takes longer for water to condense on the inside of the bag - you can accelerate the process at this point by putting the bag and dorodango in the refrigerator. Note: This will cause the water to condense very quickly, be careful to remove it before too much water condenses out - it will dissolve the ball where it gathers at the bottom of the bag.
Step 5: Create Final Capsule Layer
The brilliant shine of the dorodango is created by applying a final layer of extremely fine particles of dirt. I use two different methods to do this:
On-Site - When you have unlimited access to the dirt that you're working with, simply pat the dry dirt lightly with your hand. Gently rub the fine particles that stick to your hand over the ball.
Off-Site - When you have limited access to the dirt you're working with, screen the dirt into a plastic container with a lid - a regular window screen works fine. Place the lid on the container and shake. Note: If the lid of the container doesn't seal completely, be sure to wear a dust mask. Wait a few minutes for the dust to settle. Remove the lid; there should be an abundance of very fine dust sticking to the sides. Rub the dust into the ball.
Continue this process until the surface moisture of the ball has been completely absorbed (it looks and feels powdery). Insert the ball into a new plastic bag. Repeat this step as many times as possible to create a thick capsule. When the fine particles no longer adhere to the surface of the ball after you take it out of the bag, you're ready to begin polishing.
Step 6: Polishing
Remove the ball from the bag and let it dry for 20 minutes. Polish with a soft cloth - carefully at first - if any moisture is present, the cloth will mar the surface. Polish or buff more vigorously once the ball is dry.
Monday, November 15, 2010
BladeStorm
Like I said in my first post I would talk about BladeStorm. So I am now going to tell my followers what BladeStorm is about. I also said it was about the Hundred Years War between France and England. This is true. So basically you are a mercenary which an army hires, (you get to choose the battle), and you go into the battle to fight. You can walk around by yourself, but it is recommended that you go with a regiment and fight. You will normally be killed if you go by yourself.
More to come later
TimeRider
More to come later
TimeRider
15 Nov
Today I started reading a really good book, it's called Montmorency. Actually I started reading it last night while I put up my first post.
Montmorency is about this guy who goes into the sewers and comes out of the manholes to rob houses and stores. After he robs them he jumps back in the sewer and goes back to the house he is renting. He hides the loot there. After he gathered up a few riches he became a rich, secretive man, known as Montmorency. At night he becomes Scarper, the greatest thief of all time.
Today I'm having one of my best friends over and we're gonna play kinect this afternoon, maybe swim. You know that sort of stuff.
I got this awesome site which all people who follow my posts should go to from a post I follow.
www.sploder.com
You should check it out.
I'll leave you to find out what it's about.
TimeRider
Montmorency is about this guy who goes into the sewers and comes out of the manholes to rob houses and stores. After he robs them he jumps back in the sewer and goes back to the house he is renting. He hides the loot there. After he gathered up a few riches he became a rich, secretive man, known as Montmorency. At night he becomes Scarper, the greatest thief of all time.
Today I'm having one of my best friends over and we're gonna play kinect this afternoon, maybe swim. You know that sort of stuff.
I got this awesome site which all people who follow my posts should go to from a post I follow.
www.sploder.com
You should check it out.
I'll leave you to find out what it's about.
TimeRider
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Hey Everyone
Hey everyone who is going to follow this blog. Its my first blog post. Later on in this blog post I will give some links to my favourite gaming websites.
Some of the sports I do are cricket, bowling*, archery, and boxing*. I like programming and fishing. Although I haven't gone fishing in a while though... I ought to actually go...... I should ask my father, maybe the trout farm. Whhoooops... getting off track there. Anywhoo I also like, (am I kidding myself, I love gaming!!) gaming and reading; actually my parents got me an Xbox Kinect on Wednesday the 10th. It's basically like the Nintendo Wii, motion sensor. Except on the kinect there is no controller. It has a camera which registers your movements!!!!! I only have 2 games though. Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures. Reading? I've always loved reading!! Oh yes, I also have an Xbox, a PSP, and a laptop. Oooohhh yes, and a cellphone. Almost forgot that.
The reason my post is called bombs, explosions and games is that I'm going to be making smoke bombs, stink bombs, (unfortunately not real explosions, explosions make the title sound more exciting, doesn't it?), and I'm going to be telling people about some achievements in my games. One of my favourite Xbox games is called Bladestorm. It is set in the hundred years war. I will discuss this game in a later blog post.
Here are the links I was talking about in the beginning:
miniclip.com
www.arcadebomb.com
www.gamesgames.com
phyfun.com
www.stickgames.com
www.agame.com
www.addictinggames.com
Well, thats about it. If you have any other game websites let me know...
Talk to you later,
TimeRider
*I actually play these sports on the Kinect.
P.S.
I youtube a lot...
Some of the sports I do are cricket, bowling*, archery, and boxing*. I like programming and fishing. Although I haven't gone fishing in a while though... I ought to actually go...... I should ask my father, maybe the trout farm. Whhoooops... getting off track there. Anywhoo I also like, (am I kidding myself, I love gaming!!) gaming and reading; actually my parents got me an Xbox Kinect on Wednesday the 10th. It's basically like the Nintendo Wii, motion sensor. Except on the kinect there is no controller. It has a camera which registers your movements!!!!! I only have 2 games though. Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures. Reading? I've always loved reading!! Oh yes, I also have an Xbox, a PSP, and a laptop. Oooohhh yes, and a cellphone. Almost forgot that.
The reason my post is called bombs, explosions and games is that I'm going to be making smoke bombs, stink bombs, (unfortunately not real explosions, explosions make the title sound more exciting, doesn't it?), and I'm going to be telling people about some achievements in my games. One of my favourite Xbox games is called Bladestorm. It is set in the hundred years war. I will discuss this game in a later blog post.
Here are the links I was talking about in the beginning:
miniclip.com
www.arcadebomb.com
www.gamesgames.com
phyfun.com
www.stickgames.com
www.agame.com
www.addictinggames.com
Well, thats about it. If you have any other game websites let me know...
Talk to you later,
TimeRider
*I actually play these sports on the Kinect.
P.S.
I youtube a lot...
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