Miniature African Djembe Drum

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This text explains a process for creating a 3D-printed djembe drum shell that can be customized in size and transformed into an actual playable instrument or decorative piece. The provided file features a 14cm high drum, ideal for displaying on shelves, which can be enlarged to make drum necklaces. To head and string the drum, use online resources such as http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/blog/djembe-rehead-how-to/. The printed drum in the photo was made using a Makergear M2 with PLA filament at 20% infill and default profile. To finish the miniature drum, use yarn or hemp string and a goat or cow skin head traced from an old CD. Soak the skin in water for an hour to make it pliable before fitting over the drum's edges. Carbon steel welding wire is used to create three rings that are wrapped with cloth strips.