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Aus_Lion · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:52 am Post subject: DIY Drum Cover

It's been a long time coming as I have been meaning to do this properly to our performance drum.

I've seen hand-paint, spray paint and neon lights used to cover the drum but I was determined to go brocade for its beautiful designs and hardy construction for transportation.

1. Dis-assemble the handles.

2. Wipe the drum with a damp cloth and mild detergent, then leave to dry.

3. Tape up the drum head to prevent overspray.

4. Prime the drum belt and handles with two light coats (allowing to dry after each coat). We used grey primer.

5. Using the desired paint colour, apply five light coats (also allowing to dry after each coat) onto the drum belt and handles. Tip: Pay careful attention to the crevices on the belt and don't spray too much at one time - light coats and leave to dry.

6. When dried, using a wood glue or spray glue (in aerosol can) apply the brocade material to the bottom part (under the belt). Tip: Fold the top and bottom of the material to get a sharper finish. Tip 2: Due to the tapering shape of the part of the drum, you may need to cut and glue it in sections.

7. Using another plastic sheet, cover the part you just glued and the belt. Spray glue (recommended) the drum with light yet comprehensive sprays starting at the front. Carefully press the brocade material onto the glued surface and fold the top and bottom ends again to get a clean line.

8. Using a piece of cardboard or equivalent, press the brocade material onto the drum as you work your way around the drum. Aim for the two ends of the material to join at the back (where the drummer stands).

9. Fold one end of the material over the other for a cleaner finish and glue. Tip: We used staples for a more secure yet less conspicuous finish.

10. Leave it for 24 hours for everything to permanently set before using it.

Photos: http://sites.google.com/a/canberraliondance.com/prosperous-mountain-lion-dance-pmld-/pmld-blog-2010/drumcoverproject-friday7may

lionscave1 · Site Admin Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 996

Gorgeous!

Aus_Lion · Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject:

hasayfu · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 3:20 pm Post subject:

Great job! Did you sand the drum first?
Same for the belt. Ours is starting to peel/chip pretty badly

Aus_Lion · Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 8:00 am Post subject: