DIY Drum Making Craft Guide
Create Amazing Drums with Everyday Materials!
⚠️ Safety First!
Adult supervision required for cutting and drilling. Always wear safety goggles when using tools.
Coffee Can Drum
Ages 4-8 | Grades K-2
🛠️ Materials Needed:
- Large coffee can (empty & clean)
- Balloon or plastic wrap
- Strong rubber bands
- Decorative paper or paint
- Stickers or markers
- Ribbon or yarn
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1
Remove the label from the coffee can and clean thoroughly with soap and water.
2
Cut the neck off a balloon and stretch it over one end of the can.
3
Secure tightly with rubber bands around the rim.
4
Wrap the can with decorative paper or paint it in bright colors.
5
Add stickers, drawings, or ribbons for decoration.
6
Test your drum by tapping gently with your hands or drumsticks!
Terra Cotta Pot Drum
Ages 6-12 | Grades 1-6
🛠️ Materials Needed:
- Medium terra cotta pot
- Piece of leather or thick fabric
- Strong cord or rope
- Drill with small bit (adult use)
- Acrylic paints
- Paintbrushes
- Varnish (optional)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1
(Adult help needed) Drill small holes around the rim of the pot, about 1 inch apart.
2
Paint the outside of the pot with your favorite designs and colors.
3
Let the paint dry completely (2-3 hours).
4
Cut the leather/fabric 2 inches larger than the pot opening.
5
Thread the cord through the holes and over the leather to create tension.
6
Pull tight and tie off securely. Your authentic drum is ready!
Oatmeal Container Drum
Ages 3-6 | Grades PreK-K
🛠️ Materials Needed:
- Large oatmeal container
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Crayons or markers
- Stickers
- Tape
- Rice or beans (optional)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1
Clean the oatmeal container and make sure the lid fits snugly.
2
Cover the container with construction paper using glue.
3
Let kids decorate with crayons, markers, and stickers.
4
For extra sound, add a small handful of rice or beans inside.
5
Replace the lid and secure with tape around the edges.
6
Now you have both a drum and a shaker instrument!
Mini Drum Set
Ages 8-12 | Grades 3-6
🛠️ Materials Needed:
- 3-4 different sized tin cans
- Balloons (various colors)
- Large rubber bands
- Wooden dowels for drumsticks
- Foam balls or cork for stick tips
- Cardboard base
- Hot glue gun (adult use)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1
Prepare 3-4 clean tin cans of different sizes.
2
Stretch different colored balloons over each can opening.
3
Secure each balloon with rubber bands.
4
(Adult help needed) Hot glue the cans to a cardboard base in drum set arrangement.
5
Make drumsticks by gluing foam balls to the ends of wooden dowels.
6
Decorate your drum set and start your rock band!
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