Proper drumming clothing (DIY Drum Clothing)

One night I couldn't sleep so I tried to dig some cool shape out of an old ragged black tank top. The whole process was done in the bathroom.

Here's how it goes:

1. First drew drumstick shapes to greaseproof paper with the help of your favorite drumsticks. I used Steve Gadd sticks and shortened the stick shape a bit. Use your imagination!

2. Then tape the pattern to the cloth roller cleaned shirt. I also placed thick cardboard inside the shirt, so bleach wouldn't go into backside of the shirt. Don't hesitate on this part! I did, so result aren't perfect.

3. Pour the bleach CAREFULLY in to the (small) spray bottle. Only bottle I found at that moment was a bit too small, but did the job fine after a couple of re-fillings.

4. Spray the bleach on the pattern. Leave the shirt for awhile and let the bleach do the job. Don't let animals or children anywhere near this process.

5. Come back, flush and rinse the shirt well on a sink or on the bathroom floor. Let the shirt dry. Remember that bleached clothes can ruin other clothes as well in the washing machine if not flushed properly!

6. Use black clothing marker to fix some parts if necessary.

7: Tada! New drumming shirt to put on to your next rehearsal or gig.

If you are planning to do something like this REMEMBER to:
 - be safe!
 - use gloves!
 - don't hesitate!
 - watch your eyes!
 - do it in the bathroom or somewhat similar space with a good ventilation!
 - use respirator if possible!
 - know what you are doing!

And again don't let animals or children anywhere near the bleaching process!

1. Ingredients 2. Rock on!

Still active

We'll be warming up Rotting Christ in 22th of November at a local rock bar Rytmi-Katti and we've been rehearsing some older songs for that gig. Its' nice to give some polishing to those songs. I've also been dreaming to re-record some of those songs again with updated skills and touch I have today. I also sampled my drumkit from the recordings I made back in the days. I didn't remember the clips sounded so awesome! Maybe I'll post some soundclips later.

Drumage 2013

Rimshots

I've never ever broken a drumstick like this in my lifetime during rimshots. Maybe it's technic or (the!) force, maybe it's wood or lathe they used. However, Soon I'll be in desperate need to buy a bunch of new drumsticks.

What is this sorcery? (Picture is not meant to harm the reputation of Balbex Drumsticks! It could happen to any known brand out there)

Cat toy (DIY Drum Stick Cat Toy)

DIY cat toy

I made this cat toy using a Steve Gadd drum stick, shoelace and couple of feathers from a golden pheasent and ostrich. This way my cat and I both get some good excercise. ;)

DIY Drum cases

Here are suitable drumcases made from an old dry toilet (fortunately it's never been used) and a water barrel. I can fit my 14" tomtom and 14" snare to the bigger one and 10" snare and 12" tomtom to the smaller one.

Starting point 1

Starting point 2

Adding the padding 1

Adding the padding 2

Painting 1

Painting 2

Done!

A short teaser from the upcoming Karelian Warcry album

A short teaser from the studio behind this link: https://vimeo.com/61028483

Enjoy yourselves!

I'm in a hurry (once again), so I'm out now!

Recycling drumsticks (DIY Drum Stick Modifications)

Old drumsticks have many uses. Here's couple of them:

1. Stun the fish you catch with an old drumstick

This was made MacGyver style in the last minute when my friend was picking me up for an ice fishing trip. You need a duct tape, a piece of metal pipe and of course a drumstick, so go and smash one! I'll add a huge hook on the bottom of this stick later, so this will serve me later also as a lifting hook for even bigger catches.

2. Vacuum cleaner wheels made from old drumstick

My vacuum cleaner was broken pretty badly. I was going to throw the whole thing away, because finding the spare parts wasn't an easiest task. But as it is, the solution is always next to you. First I repaired its hose. I opened the hose adapter, shortened the hose a bit with scissors and glued them back together with Extreme Repair glue. Yesterday I replaced old broken plastic wheels with a pieces cut from old Vic Firth drumsticks. These 7A:s were the only models I've in my apartment at the moment. I think model 2A or 2B would be best size for this kind of mod. ;)

So my advice is to save your old drumsticks if possible. You never now when you need them and what for.

3. Warming up your sauna

(All pictures by me except 3. by J. Järvinen)