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PostPosted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:56 pm
by deerskins
Hello,
It is hunting season and I will be able to get plenty of deerskins. I am wondering if there is any interest in deerskin rawhide for drums? I know that they are not good for congas, but they will work well for bongo, sabar, ewe drums, small native american drums, djembe, bata and more.
Actually, original djembes were made with antelope skin and deerskin is very similar to this.
Anyhow, before I go through all the work to get the skins, clean them and dry them, I thought I would check in here to see how many people are interested.
Pricing wise, I am thinking about $35-$45 a skin with discounts for 10 or more.
If there is no interest, I will just make enough for myself. So, if you want them, let me know!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:51 am
by Sakuntu
Deerskins,

Where are you located? I'm currently working on a Doe skin that my buddy shot with a bow. I've used deer skins (whitetail) to rehead a kpanlogo drum, Haitian Tanbou petro, native American tom tom and Bongos, Deer skin works good. I've done about 4 or 5 skins so far, which have turned out ok, but havn't met anyone else who works with skins to compare my techniques. I'd be interested in finding out your methods for fleshing, hair removal etc... Any help would be appreciated.