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---GUTSHOT--->:
Those are some cool drums.  Good job

---GUTSHOT--->:
Those are some cool drums.  Good job

lebhuntfish:
Very well done! I love the complete use of natural materials too! Wow!

Patrick

Onebowonder:
I'm wondering what you use to set you artwork so it doesn't fade or smear from drumming or exposure to moisture?  ...say in a sweat lodge type of setting?

OneBow

nclonghunter:
I use Sharpie permanent marker in black for the drawing. (Have not tried any other colors) Surprisingly they do not bleed on the hide. I do not believe I would use any rawhide drum inside of a sweat lodge. I have been to native american drumming events and seen them hold the drums near a fire to keep the moisture out and the sound right. A sweat lodge would likely cause a very slow and poor sound if the moisture was high. I would put the drummer on the outside of the lodge near the fire that supply's the hot rocks. There may be some ceremonial purpose for having the drummer inside the lodge but I am not aware of it.

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