Painted Shaman Drums made with Bear, Buffalo, Elk, Horse, and Moose

Steven Kauder Elbing, Kansas (316) 799-2989 drummaker@beardrum.com

Painted Drums

When I have the time and inclination, I will paint a drum for a customer or myself. I do this because painted drums are truly magical.

I paint my drums with things I see on my shamanic journeys or the things my customer requests.

These are one-of-a-kind creations -- no two are identical. These are not "silk screened 30-second images." Painting a drum takes up to 7 coats of paint, and it requires about 3 weeks of time to complete.

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Examples of Painted Drums
The four pictures below are drums painted with "inspired images"


The two pictures below are reproductions of 300-year-old Saami drums

You Can Paint Your Drum

First, draw your design on a sheet of paper the size of your drum. Look at it ... journey to it.

Next, go to an art supply store and get a good acrylic paint sampler kit with 6-8 colors.
Also purchase a good thin paint brush and a matte fixative spray.

When you are ready to paint, thin the paint with water so that you can apply several coats.
Paint the first coat and let the paint dry, apply the second coat and let the paint dry,
and keep doing this (up to seven coats) until you get your desired image.

When you are done painting, spray the drum with the matte fixative to protect your design.

...or I Can Paint Your Drum
Call or email me. We'll discuss your design and desires. Send hand-draw images if you have them. Point me to web pages with similar designs. I will work with you to meet your wants.
Painting is an additional cost. You must also purchase the drum you want painted. Click here to purchase a drum	Please email me so that we can discuss your design. Click here to email me

PRODUCT	PRICE	SHIPPING	TOTAL COST
Painting Your Rawhide Drum	$180	included	$180

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NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Additional shipping charges apply outside the continental U.S. (Click here to email for quote.)
Customs duties and import restrictions are the customer's responsibility.

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