Looking to craft your own sacred drum? I offer a carefully curated selection of drum making supplies for those who already have the knowledge and tools to create their own medicine drum.
All hides and materials are ethically sourced, with priority given to UK suppliers wherever possible. When UK sourcing is unavailable, I work with trusted international partners:
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Horse, cow, and buffalo hides are sourced from the USA.
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Reindeer hides come from traditional Sámi sources in Norway.
The hoops are partly pre-made, then lovingly hand-finished by me with care and intention.
Please Note:
You must know how to make a drum and have all the required tools!
If you’re looking for a complete ready-to-go kit with step-by-step guidance, please visit my Etsy shop where I offer kits that include a tutorial video.
Ordering Info:
To place an order, please email me at info@rachaelcrow.co.uk with your requirements.
I’ll let you know what I have in stock and give you an estimated fulfilment time.
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Orders can take up to 6 weeks to complete.
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Large or wholesale orders (over £600) may take longer—please allow extra time.
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Postage is additional and will be calculated at the time of order.
Sales Policy:
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A non-refundable deposit is required to secure all large or wholesale orders.
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No refunds or returns are accepted once payment is made, due to the custom and sacred nature of these materials.
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By placing an order, you agree to these terms.
For more info about the hides- read here.
Drum bags- from £30 to folk who buy supplies or have made a drum with me! See examples here
Large Chamois Leathers (approx 80cm by 50cm) £12
Round Drum Hoops- buy 10 and get 1 free!
12″ Rosewood £40
14″ Rosewood £42
16″ Rosewood £44
12″ Ash/Mulberry £28
14″ Ash £30 14’’ Oak £36 (sometimes cedar and willow)
16″ Ash £32 16” Oak £38 (sometimes cedar and willow)
18” + larger size hoops available on request
Oval Drum Hoops
14″ by 18″ Mulberry £40
Hides- NOTE! Hide thickness’ are unpredicatible- don’t expect a uniform thickness. Horse, cow and buffalo are super thick in parts and make a lovely deep tone, other parts maybe paper thin, but totally strong enough for a drum.
Red Stag/ Fallow Deer – Prices from £100 medium size, up to large hides £125. (large tend to be approx 110/125cm by 85/95cm- enough for 1 large drum (18″) or maybe 2x 14″, or 1x 12″ and 1x 14″/16″)
images give examples and show drum hoops on the hide
On occasion I have medium size reindeer-£250/£275 (note this hide is very fine and thin, more tricky to work with than other hides) See hides wth 14″ x 2 and 16″ x 2 on them.
- 130cm x 170cm approx
- 140cm x 150cm approx
Goat- £85-100 depending on size (pic wth 2x 14″ hoops)
Buffalo and Cow £200
Buffalo with 1 x 16″ hoop, 2 x 14″ hoop ad 1 x 12″ hoop
Cow hide
Elk Hide- with 6 hoops (14″ and 16″)
approx measurements- each hide is different!!! 5-7ft (5ft not including the narrow neck part) width 4ft 8″ at the widest, 3ft at the narrow parts.
£550-600 depending on size
From the USA
Whole Horse Hide- these can fit up to 6-8 drums (14″-16″) – £500-550
depending on size
approx measurements- each hide is different!!! 5-6ft, width 5ft 5″ at the widest, 3ft at the narrow parts.
(also from USA as the UK suppliers have retired- hence the increased price. )
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