What is the Roundstone Bodhrn made of?
The Roundstone Bodhran is made of genuine Goatskin and native Irish Beech. The skins are treated in hydrated lime mixed with ingredients that are a close secret to every bodhran maker. They are soaked for up to 10 days in a solution of lime sulphide which softens the skin. The skin is stretched under tension onto a wooden frame. The skin is then glued on and then tacked on. This prevents the skin ripping off when exposed to excess heat. The skin is stretched, when new to give room for residual stretch.
