oak ocarina

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An ocarina was designed by an individual using a 20 by 1.5 inch slab of oak. The design allowed for the cross-sections to fit on the slab. Despite its crude appearance, the ocarina played beautifully. To view a video of the ocarina in action, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ranjit/4352330523/. The creator also participated in a project to make a musical instrument every day in February. For more information on this project, visit moonmilk.com. The creator later shared modifications for the ocarina design. One modification included altering the bottom of the mouthpiece to slant upwards towards the sharp edge of the fipple. This change improved the sound of the instrument. Another modification involved removing unnecessary flaps on the whistle sides layer, which made the mouthpiece wider than necessary. The material used for the ocarina was 1/4 inch oak. Acrylic and 1/8 inch materials could also be used with possible adjustments in the number of layers. The assembly process began by gluing the whistle layer on top of the whistle side layer, ensuring that the loose bit formed the top of the mouthpiece. After allowing the glue to dry, the fingerholes layer was added and secured. The end caps were then placed inside the fingerholes layers, followed by the sides layers. To ensure airtightness, the inside and outside of the ocarina were coated with glue or filler. A wedge was inserted into the mouthpiece for testing and later glued in place to maintain its position. The creator encouraged others to try this design and share their results.