This is going to be my entry into the Rockler Bent Wood Challenge. Its a snare drum made of maple veneers soaked in resin and laminated together. I then etched these tentacles onto a new veneer and wrapped the shell in that. Its 14 inches by 5.5 inches. I have new hoops on the way but i was too excited to try it out so i threw some old rusty ones on.
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Absolutely beyond gorgeous
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Very nice! 
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This is exquisite! What a great project…a very unique project.
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The contrast is perfect! Nice work for sure!
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How’s the sound?
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You snared a winner. Good luck in the contest.
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An Easter Egg idea for next time… Sneak in a drumstick (or two) being held by the tentacles.
Looks so sharp and clean, very cool!
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Awesome! That came out great!
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Now there is an instrument for our orchestra!
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With perhaps a Japanese Seascape in the background ? Or would that be too subtle?
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Fantastic work!
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It’s very sharp and crisp but not much sustain. Its close to how I expected it to be.
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Drum roll please. Stunning (and added to the potential project list 
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That is brilliant. You should win!
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I will post a link here when I get done with the build video if you want to get an idea how I made it. It will also have some tips on improving the design for the future so yours will come out much better!
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Wow, amazing job on that! Really a show piece.
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Just beautifully done!
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Simply a lovely, lovely piece.
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Very cool. As a percussionist, I absolutely love this.
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