I finally got around to stringing up my first shekere.
I purchased the gourd on E-bay and used 8mm wooden beads.
Definatley learned a lot from the experience. My skills in term of knotting the skirt definately need improvement. Overall, it sounds pretty good and will work well within a rumba context.
Here is a picture, please, no laughing from you master craftsmen - but feed back is appreciated.