Steel Pan Drum Making (by sarah)

Dear Alaric and Jean you asked for ideas for welding projects for presents for me - you know already that I would like a tank drum but I would also like what I call a Calypso Drum - these used to be used at the carnivals when I was a kid and also during the candle light parades and things. I prefer the ones without drilled holes but if they are easier to make then that is fine :) This one looks like a lot of work - from having spent time round industrial workshops as a kid I kind of had it in my head you just bashed empty oil cans - the sort my bro/uncle David makes into BBQ's. And I'm sure there was a drum made from the bonnet of a car or maybe they just let me play with non-sharpe metal and stuff to keep me entertained as a kid! Also there is this little beaut which is painted and stuff - I didn't know they came painted - it is lovely but about £80 and isn't as many notes I don't think. There will be give aways and postings of links, explanations of the recordings, videos and more. I am running a [Facebook Event](https://www.facebook.com/events/1130208340419344/), a [Google Plus Collection](https://plus.google.com/collection/gzJaME) as well as blogging across various platforms :) I will be going until 11 pm Sunday evening! Within and Without is an on going art, poetry and music project that I started several years ago. This is the first part and contains the visual poem A Stranger Dream which is also a colouring in book I have produced. Some of the colouring in sheets or art visuals are included in the download along with art work from a sister book not yet released that goes with the track Winter's Heart. The whole download costs £1 and comes free with any merch purchase you make. If you wish to just just purchase the merch you can go to my [Etsy shop](https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/5affy?ref=pr_shop_more). I hope you all enjoy the work.