New Work
Twycross Zoo
Amadinda xylophone and oak seating made in workshops by year 2 pupils at Hampden Park School, Eastbourne for a Creative Partnership project.
Oily Cart commissioned a series of three drums for their show
The finished 1.5 meter drum on its stand at Oily Cart rehearsal studios
The drum is skinned in a similar way to that of the Japanese taiko (big) drum. The huge skin is Thai water buffalo. The massive tension needed to stretch and tune the skin is created by 16 stainless steel turnbuckle screws.
Two narrow, half size manzas awaiting collection. These are being transported constructed. The large manzas have to be transported as a kit due to their size and weight.
Twycross Zoo
Amadinda xylophone and oak seating made in workshops by year 2 pupils at Hampden Park School, Eastbourne for a Creative Partnership project.
Oily Cart commissioned a series of three drums for their show
The finished 1.5 meter drum on its stand at Oily Cart rehearsal studios
The drum is skinned in a similar way to that of the Japanese taiko (big) drum. The huge skin is Thai water buffalo. The massive tension needed to stretch and tune the skin is created by 16 stainless steel turnbuckle screws.
The photos below show the making of the large 1.5 meter diameter drum.
The skin is softened by soaking in water for two days. It
is then laid out flat, and the positions of the holes marked out. These
are then punched through.
A stainless steel hoop is laced through the holes in the skin and the tensioners. The ends of the hoop are connected by another turnbuckle (bottom of photo).
The skin is on the drum frame and dried in front of a wood burner. Drums are just left out in the sun to dry in Thailand.
Close up detailing lacing method. The pegs are holding the
soft wet skin, and preventing it from uncurling. Once dry the skin is very
stiff.
Two narrow, half size manzas awaiting collection. These are being transported constructed. The large manzas have to be transported as a kit due to their size and weight.