Originally posted by Reid
cut the top 1/3 of the gourd off
wet the goatskin
spread thin layer of white glue (i use tacky glue) around the edge of the gourd.
stretch the goatskin across, then insert a tack or small nail.
using pliers, stretch the goatskin and insert another tack, opposite from the one you just put in.
continue to do this all the way around.
if the skin is not tight enough when it dries, wet it again and let it dry.
hope this helps! im sure there are other methods but this is just what i do. |