Steve Shimanek Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Some finger cymbals made as a gift for my wife and her friend, who are both practicioners of the art of the belly dance. Hot forged, annealled, and dapped; copper ring riveted with brass rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernforge Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Are the rings adjustable or did you choose a set of specific ring sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 nice! i love this kind of thing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shimanek Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Thank you very much Beth! Anvilflower, the rings are adjustable; the end opposite the rivet is free to expand or contract. The cheap import cymbals available use elastic loops but I was looking for something classier than elastic. Mainely, you're a card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 nice! i love this kind of thing! Didn`t know you were into belly dancing Beth.You are truly a woman of many talents who is obviously capable of multi-tasking. Any links to videos of you forging while wearing one of those costumes and that strange yet exciting music playing on the shop stereo? I`m sure the leather apron,safety glasses and heavy footgear sort of spoils the effect and hinders movement somewhat.Still like to see it though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 ha ha well no sadly, mainly, belly dancing is not one of my many talents - and like you said even if i planned to take it up, the steel toe caps safety gear and the leather apron would certainly impede my expressive dancing - as would the gloves re getting the cymbals actually on.... hmmm - maybe we could look into a bigger fit for those of us who need to dance "on the job"..... you will be pleased to know that in a similar vein i got a very nice tambourine for christmas - which now you mention it would be altogether easier to use at the anvil..... will keep ya posted ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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