In this instructable I will teach you how to make your own moon gel for your drums for only $1!!!! Rather than some outrageously, over priced number :( The reason I made these were because I made the mistake of purchasing real ones, that my little sister just ripped up and chewed on. So I decided to make my own :)
Step 1: Supplies
All you need to make these are window gel stickers, which you can find at the dollar store, scissors, and a ruler.
Step 2: Measuring & Cutting
Now you need cut out four rectangles from the window gel stickers that are, 1.25" x 0.75". If you still don't like the sound of your drums you can make them a little bigger.
Step 3: Done!!!
It was that simple!!! Now you have moon gel that you made, plus it was only $1, rather than some expensive price.
14 Discussions
2 years ago
i bought a pack for $3.95, free shipping, if you buy this kinda stuff from music stores, be prepared to get ripped off. I find it a nuisance item to buy, since i have over $3,500 in cymbals, this is cheap to me.....
3 years ago on Introduction
Reply 3 years ago on Introduction
i bought 3 moongel packs for 10$ from amazon.com
3 years ago on Introduction
I love instructables.com and this is one of the reasons. Thanks from holland (also $ 13)
4 years ago on Introduction
It's quite saddening how much they rip us poor drummers off at music stores! I contacted a store and they quoted me $12 for Moongel. I went to the arts and crafts store and got some window gel for $3, it's even the same blue colour! I basically only payed 1/4 for something the music shop was asking for and it works like a charm!
Thanks for the tut!
Reply 4 years ago on Introduction
Pish tosh. They are $6.99 for six pads everywhere, with free shipping.
Reply 4 years ago on Introduction
It's $13 here in Australia
Reply 4 years ago on Introduction
That's expensive :(
5 years ago on Introduction
Awesome!!! Seriously the best.
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Man! Please vote for me in the I COULD MAKE THAT CONTEST :)
5 years ago on Introduction
It is funny how much value they put on a particular application of a material. "Of course you could use mashed potatoes on your drums, but this is SPACE AGE technology"
The gel is worth more on your drum then on your kid sister's window. -- But seriously, good tip. I didn't know those were available at the $ store.
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
5 years ago on Introduction
its 'rather *than*' ;)
great idea :) seems music accessory suppliers think musicians are rich and whack a heavy price on everything, and then retailers double it. <_<
This is a must for the frugal drummer :) along with home made pics for guitarists from old plastic cards or whatever types of plastic u can find :)
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
thanks, i'll fix it