SHAMANIC ART: Ceremonial Drums and Rattles

		Shaman Drum Care Little care is required for your drum, and it should last for many years with little effort on your part. However, all hide drums are susceptible to humidity and temperature changes. Thinner hides (elk, horse, and bear) are more sensitive, and thicker hides (buffalo and moose) are more tolerant. In a humid environment, you can tighten your drum by putting it in a sunny window for a few minutes. In an arid environment, you can relax your drum by spraying it lightly with a water spray bottle and then let the drum relax naturally.
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Honor Your Drum by Caring for it Respectfully If your drum is too hot, let it cool slowly. If your drum is too cold, let it warm slowly. If your drum is wet, let it dry slowly.

It is best to store your drum in a place of relatively constant temperature and humidity, such as a closet near the center of your home.

Desiccants ("drying agents") If you live in a humid environment, you can prevent your drum from losing its tone by storing it with a desiccant. You put your drum and the desiccant into a plastic bag and seal the bag. The desiccant can even tighten up a drum that has lost its tone. A bag of desiccant can be re-activated and used repeatedly. Why not take this extra step to help your drum maintain its tension and tone?

Large Desiccant Bag Dimensions: 8 inches x 4 inches Weight: 9 ounces

Padded Drum Bag These is the best drum bag I have found. The drum bag is made for a bodhran (Irish frame drum), so the drum beater pocket is too short for the beaters I make. I still prefer this bag to others -- it is the kind I use myself. This drum bag has excellent padding and has handles and a strap that make it simple to transport your drum comfortably.		Dimensions: 18.5 inches x 4 inches
Breathable ballistic nylon Reinforced interior lining Well padded	Adjustable/detachable shoulder strap Webbed nylon handles Available in black (only)

PRODUCT	PRICE	SHIPPING	TOTAL COST
Desiccant Bag	$10	$2	$12
Padded Drum Bag	$40	$8	$48

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