@KarenSohne Clay is actually really good because it bonds together and gives the finished ball the shine. From what I've read, if clay content is too high you can add other things. But more sandy soil often needs clay added. So it's kind of about finding a good balance.

I hope I'll enjoy the process and keep making them. The ingredients are dirt, water, and patience. I like the idea of being able to present a handful of dirt in a way that will be recognized as beautiful. It's already beautiful to me.

I'm preparing for making my first dorodango - shiny mud dumpling. I'm breaking down and sifting the dirt, picking out rocks and twigs. This hard, clumpy stuff and this fine powdery stuff are the same dirt.
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Inktober, day 19. I'm getting better at letting my spiderweb drawings be more organic, less human planning. Spiderwebs enchant me.
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@stueytheround Exactly what I was thinking of!

Inktober, day 18. The prompt is "magic potion". This might be my favorite that I've done so far. I decided to do watercolor so that it would be made from a magic potion.
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I'm getting black walnut! It's one of my favorite woods to work with for carving! My sister-in-law works with someone who has a tree, and they told her they'll get some branches together and give them to her for me.

Shai-Hulud wiggled off into his cave when I pulled out the camera earlier today, but he's allowing a picture tonight.

@Kaysymmetry As silly as this might sound, I sincerely mean it...keep going and let that be your defiance against everyone who makes you feel like you shouldn't. There have been times when that kept me going long enough to find new reasons that matter to me. Just don't give them the thrill of turning you into a statistic.

Inktober, day 17. Y'all, the "monster under the bed" is probably just a kitty. Let's be reasonable about this.
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There's a Lake Monster book I didn't know about that I will need to add to my library!

https://reactormag.com/a-fish-a-lizard-or-a-furry-mammal-peter-costellos-in-search-of-lake-monsters/

@BFBucky1 I can do hummingbirds! I looked at the prompt today and wondered for a minute if I could get away with a hummingbird and just say it's far away and moving fast. 😄

Inktober, day 16. Currently rehersing in my mind explaining to family members that I am not obligated to like what I drew just because they do. This raven has issues. I don't usually draw birds. But I'm committed to doing the drawings every day, not just the ones I'm good at.
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I finished my pumpkin!
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Inktober, day 15 - That Weird Color. I'm not saying I like it, but I definitely think I was successful with "weird".
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They put together a memorial video for bear 402. You know...in case anybody wants to cry with me.

https://youtu.be/DU0lSv2tcxc

Inktober, day 14 - "Dont open that box!"
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@KarenSohne I get so busy with everyday things that it puts my creativity in hibernation. I'm working on giving myself more room to let the creativity flow.

This always happens...I start making things and don't want to stop! 😄 The fire of creativity just keeps going!

It was just going to be Inktober. Then we added carving craft foam pumpkins. Then I knitted a pumpkin. Then I started a bigger knit pumpkin. Then I knitted a tiny whale. Now I'm looking at getting back to my plans to make a dorodango (Japanese art of a polished mud ball).

And it'll be time to start making gifts soon!

@AskTheDevil They heard some dude backed by Hera is coming for a fight. Which isn't exactly why dude gets called "Glory of Hera", but rumors run wild.