DIY Drum Making Craft Guide

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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