The Japanese are full of unusual ideas which ultimate engulf the entire nation when a social trend catches on. Now the latest fad in Japan that seems to be keeping youngsters busy and out of mischief is making super-shiny aluminum balls made simply from aluminum foil. In fact, the ball that looks like metal once its finished is actually incredible.
1Balls of aluminum
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It all started when one Japanese man crafted custom jewelry out of aluminum foil. He took a crumpled up ball of aluminum foil and beat it to perfection. He then posted it on social media which went viral and now it is the rage in Japan and almost a movement in the country.
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2Here’s how he started
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No one could ever contemplate creating something like this from aluminum. Aluminum foil as we all know is only meant for packaging, wrapping and insulation or baking. But you can use it for creative purposes too.
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3No purpose but they are a rage
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These Shiny balls of aluminum don’t exactly have any useful purpose but it is the procedure of creating something so perfect from crumpled aluminum that is the focal point of interest and which has made youngsters obsessed in Japan.
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4First lots and lots of aluminum
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The process of the Japanese aluminum ball requires a 16 meters of aluminum foil which you first need to crumple up into a ball.
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