Dudley!

That is the kind of thinking "outside the box" that I really appreciate! What a great idea, sir! Please let us know how your experiment turns out. Thank you for sharing!!!

Brian

Seems like I got a textured surface on the glass window that could work for brush work. I've had the can of spray for a few years so I don't know if being aged influences the application. Durability is another factor that would need playing

time to determine.

I am now coating a drum head (it would be rather difficult to play on the glass window with brushes DOH), using a clear snare head as my test.

update

I sprayed a few coats on the drum head to build up the thickness of the coating. It will develop a rough surface which, depending upon how many coats and how thick each coat is, this spray coating may work.

I suggest performing your own test on an old head proceeding slowly with a thin coat, allow for dry time, and then check to determine if another coat is desired. Apply additional coats according to your personal preference.

Good luck and report back both positive and negative thoughts or findings.

Thanks, Dudley! You are a true innovator!

Brian

Thanks, but hold that thought until you try it or someone else reports back.

I inspected the drum head today, (which I have not yet mounted and tensioned/stressed it), I found flaking around the edges. I'm not surprised as I thought it might due to the rippling effect that occurs around the edges where the mylar is form bent to pass over the drum bead and near the metal rim of the drum head. My concern now is will the flaking spread towards the center of the drum head or within the playing surface.

I also had an after thought - I wiped the surface prior to spraying, but without any other prepping. I'm wondering if I should have performed a light sanding of the surface before spraying to achieve improved adhesion. I will keep experimenting.

I also thought if it's possible to place very fine sand in the paint if the particles were small enough, but that would necessitate brushing and not spraying. Which also lead me to think of speckled spray paint, and if it wouldn't be too thick and/or too rough.

Thanks for the update, Dudley! Please keep us informed of your progress. Thanks.

Brian

In addition to the Kentville kangaroo skin, calf from Stern tanning, that you can purchase pretucked by Stan at Pro drum shop in Hollywood are great. Another good source is Bovid percussion in Niagara Falls Ontario.

Thank you very much for the tip! Niagara Falls is only about a thirty minute drive from here! I'm trying a Remo Fiberskyn right now. Yesterday, it was a Coated Ambassador. I'm constantly experimenting. I'm really looking forward to following up on your suggestions! Thanks again!

Yea no problem. Port Colborne, the mouth of the Welland canal!! Cool little town. I live in Tonawanda between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Ryan at Bovid percussion is a cool guy. I’ve been wanting to get over there but obviously there’s been a bit of a delay!

Actually any single ply coated that’s broke in is a good choice…