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Hairpin Kalimba

CPVC Panpipe

mulitcolored cpvc panpipe

A panpipe is a bamboo aerophone that can be found in many world cultures. Since bamboo is becoming scarce in some regions of the world, it is not uncommon to find them made from plastic. The following instructions are for a cvpc panpipe, tuned to a C major scale.

Supplies you will need

-36in. piece of cpvc
-8 15mm puppet eyes
   (available in most craft stores)
-4 jumbo wooden craft sticks
  sandpaper
-mounting tape
-glue, suitable for plastic surfaces
-spray paint & dowel – both optional

Tools you will need

Pipe cutter, scissors, ruler with 1/16in. markings

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