Fiberglass Mridangam

Chi. John Augustine fabricated the body of a mridangam in fiberglass. Mridangams are nowadays being made with fiberglass also and are available in the market. But here in Samithi, we made a  replica out of styrofoam and took its mould in plaster of paris (POP) and them made the body of a mridangam with fiberglass. Chi. John Augustine studies BFA in Hyderabad and working with fiberglass is one of his subjects. Some images here.

Styrofoam replica.
Styrofoam replica.
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Applying plaster of paris
Applying plaster of paris
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POP moulds
POP moulds
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Applying fiberglass.
Applying fiberglass.
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Body ready
Body ready
With Leather caps and ready for playing.
With Leather caps and ready for playing.