How Do You Make An English Pendant Ocarina?
The English pendant ocarina is a relatively new twist on the ancient instrument known as the vessel flute. With a fingering system designed by English mathematician John Taylor in the 1960s, the English ocarina uses only four holes to produce an octave of pitches. Knead the clay thoroughly into a ball about 2 inches in diameter. Cut the ball exactly in half using a sharp knife. Knead each half into a hollow dome. The smoother and more uniform the inner walls of these domes are, the clearer the instrument’s tone will be. Rub a moistened finger over the edges of the two halves to produce a joint. Press the edges together. Use the spatula to flatten the hollow sphere slightly so that it is roughly oval. Use the same piece of the spatula to press one side flat. Dry the flattened side of the sphere with a hairdryer so that the clay is easier to work. Push the chisel through the flat side at an angle until the end touches the opposite inner wall. Cut the lip of the window with the paring chi
