Ulvgart's Crafting Corner (DIY, Slöjd, and Traditional Crafts)

[widowulf]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working on various DIY and traditional craft projects over the years—ranging from woodworking and Slöjd to leatherwork, antler carving, and basic blacksmithing.

Instead of cluttering the forum with a new thread for every single item, I thought it would be best to open this central "project log." My plan is to use this thread to share pictures, talk about my process, and occasionally drop a YouTube video when I’ve documented the build.

I’m doing this purely for the love of the craft and to connect with like-minded people. I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any tips you might have, especially since I'm always keen to learn more.

To kick things off, here is one of my recent projects:

Thanks for looking, and definition-wise: everything is in flux, so expect a colorful mix of crafts here!

Cheers, Widowulf

 

[Pattree]

Whistle sounds good.
I make flutes and whistles but I don’t care what they are made of so mostly plastic, some bone, lots are wooden, bamboo or aluminium.

Have you tried drilling right through and out of the end of your whistle - maybe 130mm? (After cutting off the tip.)

Then cover the end with your hand and slowly open the end hole. If you are lucky you will get a continuous octave.

I played Beethoven’s Ode to Joy at last years BcUK Summer Moot. The whistle was a 180mm piece of plastic 25mm conduit.
Anyone can do it. If you can whistle a tune you will find that you can play It intuitively.

You can make your spongy antler sing if you mix antler sawdust and a good waterproof glue ( Not superglue - it’s too quick) and coat the inside with a rotating brush/pad to get a smooth hard surface.

BUT
I’ve never tried it with antler.
Good luck.

pee ess
NERD ALERT!!!
This type of short, wide, open ended whistle is actually a form of ocarina rather than a whistle/pipe/flute.

 

[widowulf]

Thats a good advice! Thank you for that, I will try it soon