All of our instruments are made with cone 5 clays and covered with colored Terra Sigillata . Terra Sigillata is a fine particle clay that can be burnished to create a sheen on the surface. It is one of the oldest surfaces in ceramics, first developed by the Greeks and died out around 400AD. This surface has been “re-invented” by modern potters and used to give the artist a leather hard look on fired clay. Once the Terra Sigillata has been burnished (polished) a design is carved into it using various tools (Sgraffito). The piece is then fired in an electric kiln to Cone 5 (2200 F). The Shakers are finished in the same manner, but are Raku fired after they have been bisqued to create a rainbow of colors. The drum’s goat heads are attached after the final firing using either glue or rings and rope depending on the type of drum. Both the drums and the dream chimes are thrown on the potters wheel in either one or two pieces depending on the size and design. The shakers are hand built with the aide of a press mold. All of the work is done by hand. Each of our instruments is a one of a kind creation. We do not mass-produce designs. We take pride in advertising that we make a drum to fit every person.

Finger Drums

Cerambeks

Large and Medium Doumbeks

Dream Chimes

Shakers

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