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After quite a lot of experimentation, I've found a very effective way to improve the sonic quality of plastic didgeridoos! Sand. But a certain KIND of sand.
Directly from the beach. North Carolina beach sand is wonderful because of its coarseness.
An important step, that really MUST be done, is to BAKE the sand. This kills any bacteria and seems to temper and harden the sand crystals. a cookie sheet works best, with the sand being no deeper than a centimeter. The bake should be 350 degrees for at least 45 minutes. Hour would be better.
I then mix the sand, and it works well when its warm, with waterbased urethane. Pour it down the tube... Let dry and play!
Of course your results may vary as will your mileage.
Further, as this was an attempt at humorous sarcasm, if anyone DOES try this, please get in touch, I'd love to know if it actually works
Directly from the beach. North Carolina beach sand is wonderful because of its coarseness.
An important step, that really MUST be done, is to BAKE the sand. This kills any bacteria and seems to temper and harden the sand crystals. a cookie sheet works best, with the sand being no deeper than a centimeter. The bake should be 350 degrees for at least 45 minutes. Hour would be better.
I then mix the sand, and it works well when its warm, with waterbased urethane. Pour it down the tube... Let dry and play!
Of course your results may vary as will your mileage.
Further, as this was an attempt at humorous sarcasm, if anyone DOES try this, please get in touch, I'd love to know if it actually works
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Re: A HUGE leap forward in improving the acoustics of a plastic didge!
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 9:53 AMYou just get back from TMG and this is all ya got??;-)
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Re: A HUGE leap forward in improving the acoustics of a plastic didge!
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 11:19 AMive made several plastic didges of various thickness and material, ive added bends, dimples and bells ( still cant find a way to get a big long tapered bell but i have an idea for later today) I have taken wood glue ( with wood shavings already in it) and ran it down the inside with a rag to get it somewhat even, then poured fine hardwood dust through it, the sound is better.. by better i mean less plastic-like. I havent gone so far as to use enough glue and saw dust to taper the bore but that is a project i plan on. heck.. sand might work too, someones gotta try it now :)
