Ceramic Drums

Explore the art of crafting ceramic drums through a comprehensive video series spanning 2 hours and 30 minutes. Learn the step-by-step process of creating two distinct types of drums: a small 'clay bass' drum with a glued-on goat skin head and a djembe drum featuring a traditional goat skin head mounted with ropes and rings. Follow along as the videos cover throwing and glazing techniques, head mounting methods, and finishing touches. Witness time-lapse demonstrations of the entire drum-making process, from pottery to music. Gain insights into stoneware Udu drums, including both playing techniques and manufacturing discussions. Master the intricate details of ceramic drum creation, from wrapping and knotting rings to mounting and tightening drum heads, in this hands-on guide to merging pottery craftsmanship with musical instrument construction.

Pottery - Throwing a Djembe Drum Time Lapse.
Pottery - Glazing a Djembe Drum.
Making a Clay Bass Ceramic Drum Part 1: Throwing & Glazing - Pottery & Music.
Making a Clay Bass Ceramic Drum Part 2: Gluing the Head - Pottery & Music.
Making a Clay Bass Ceramic Drum Part 3: Finishing the Skin - Pottery & Music.
Ceramic Djembe Heading Part 1: Wrapping the Rings - Pottery & Music.
Ceramic Djembe Heading Part 2: Knotting the Rings - Pottery & Music.
Ceramic Djembe Heading Part 3: Pulling Verticals - Pottery & Music.
Ceramic Djembe Heading Part 4: Mounting the Head - Pottery & Music.
Ceramic Djembe Heading Part 5: Tightening the Head - Pottery & Music.
Making, Heading Ceramic Djembe Drum Start to Finish Time Lapse.
Pottery: Stoneware Udu Drums - Playing + Making Discussion.