DIY Rawhide Rattle

[@NicoleYounger]

Dear Mr. Porta , I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge in making the rattle! You are such an interesting man! We just made 2 for our grandkids! I tied rawhide knots and carved names and feathers in. Painted wolf tracks, teepee, turtle, and Thunderbird. I can't thank you enough for sharing!! I wish I could send you a picture but don't know how. I'm Nicole's husband. My name is Vern Younger. Thanks again, God bless!!

[@donaldporta]

thanks for the comments, I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciated this video!

[@MariahD16]

Kenah (thank you) for this video Uncle! I'm dancing in my first powwow this September and I'm starting to work on my Eastern Woodland regalia. When I bought the buckskin for my dress, I was gifted a piece of rawhide so I can make a rattle. It's actually leftover rawhide from a hand drum the shop owner made, so I want my rattle to be very special.

[@donaldporta]

Best of luck!

[@MariahD16]

@@donaldportaUncle, I just wanted to let you know that I got my rattle finished just in time for that powwow back in September and it turned out so beautiful! Not only did I use corn inside of it, but also dried beans and squash seeds. Kenah again for doing these videos, I don't have anyone in my life to teach me traditional craftwork so you are truly a blessing 😊Next up is basket weaving!

[@nabeel164]

Thank you so much for this video, my lifelong rattle making journey started here, today, with your video

[@donaldporta]

Wonderful!

[@ultravioletcanary]

How is your journey going now? I had a dream I was shaking one I made myself and now I'm going to make it a reality

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Nice to see that the Native American traditions are still alive and the crafts I thought I was the only one left

[@donaldporta]

still a lot of us out there!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Donald Porta a few my friend but keep making the ways of our ancestors the ways of the creator

[@mayaturcotte2969]

Love that you are using everyday objects to make your rattles and that you explain every step so well! Thanks so much!

[@donaldporta]

You are so welcome!

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Thanks for the detailed assembly. I am in the process of making a deer hide drum from a hollow log and now a rattle and other items. Your videos have been just what I needed to see to continue the process. I now have the confidence needed. Thank you

[@donaldporta]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daphneraven6745]

Thank you very kindly for this beautiful tutorial! It certainly wasn’t difficult to see the experience in the perfect, uniform stitching! There was a lot to learn here.

[@donaldporta]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ultravioletcanary]

This is such a good video!! Thanks you for taking the time to film every step amd explain calmy! Never would have thought that hide came from the pet store...so clever!!! Thank you again and again❤

[@suzannelerner1]

Thank-you Donald Porta so much for the care you take in everything you do here... The filming, the wonderful hint of the dog chews, the stitching that sings to me.. I have a deep relationship with Rattles, AND this will be the 1st time that I will be making my own. My Heart is stirred deeply by this possibility... I am a good Cook, but my ability with sewing and fine craft work has been somewhat limited, due to some impatience and lack of bringing my full attention and care. I am inspired to Pray to use this process to help me grow in my Patience and bringing full attention to the details. I will give up my Perfectionism, which just makes me tense & awkward, and just do my best, trusting that I may be making the 1st of several Rattles. I can't imagine a more beautiful Gift from my heart to those I Love. Deep Gratitude, Suzanne

[@donaldporta]

I found myself having to give up perfection, if not you will never finish or never start, find a happy medium and cherish the flaws.

[@ginnybaumeister9561]

Thank you for your service...veteran! Great video!

[@donaldporta]

Much appreciated

[@MsSSnow]

I LOVE your videos. Thank you so much for explaining every single step. I am making my first rattle but it is not of rawhide it is a turtle shell rattle. So I been looking for some instructions before I begin, and trying to gather all the things I might need for material.

[@alexruiz-vasquez7280]

For the last week and a half i have been wondering how i could make my own rattle. Just by "chance" i found your video! Thank you! Specially sharing how we can get the rawhide. Thank you for the detailed information!

[@donaldporta]

Glad I could help!

[@emeraldfox7175]

Thanks for that beautiful craftsmanship and knowledge

[@michael3573]

I followed your video on making a hand drum. It turned out beautifully. Now I’m following this video. Your directions are so well done and easy to follow. Thank you so much for making these videos to teach others how to craft these things.

[@donaldporta]

Glad it helped!

[@lelamose]

Thank you so much for recording and sharing this video. You are awesome!

[@lboales9944]

Mahalo nui loa, =thank you very much from my heart. I was going to buy one for my ancestral veneration, But after watching your video, I have the confidence to make my own.

[@donaldporta]

Glad I could help

[@30DayReviews]

new subscriber here and have to say loving your work and your step by step is great. keep up the good work

[@donaldporta]

Thank you my Friend!

[@hillbillyheart217]

It’s so nice to find another resourceful human being! My husband is a fur trapper and tanner and when I wanna ass rawhide accents in small doses without asking him to stop his fur tanning to make me rawhide I go buy and soak it too! Lol!

[@lboales9944]

I appreciate you simple, humble, yet thorough, do it yourself instructions. Mahalo=I thank you

[@donaldporta]

I appreciate that!

[@marcellawynja2372]

tried the dog chews worked good. Your video the best seen for making rattles yet, very detailed. Second time watching it. Someone gave me about 7 or 8 deer rawhides and want to make rattles with it.

[@donaldporta]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kimwilson2295]

I love this! Nothing fancy in the materials and tools, but such gorgeous outcomes with the skills of the artist! Yakoke (Thank you!) from an Oklahoma Chahta!

[@donaldporta]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicolaverma3868]

Thank you ,nice simple instructions ,good advice and some useful tips 👍, I'm wanting to birth my own shamanic tools which would be more personal,spiritual connecting and money saving. 💰. All I need to know is within your video ,will source the materials I need to birth my Rattle over the next few months and will give a comment how I've created my Rattle as I want to take my time have a think what wood and possibly it may take me a fee goes to get the hang of it. With the help of your video I do feel confident, you 3xplain well and to the point ,enjoyed it ,feeling excited I love Rattles ❤

[@donaldporta]

good luck in your efforts!

[@marcellawynja2372]

very helpful , i also teach and share my culture with anyone else who wants to learn.

[@donaldporta]

Good to here!

[@carmiehudson9022]

Absolutely LOVE this video. Thank you for your step by step instructions. I am going to make my own rattle. THANK YOU Donald!!!!!!!!!!

[@donaldporta]

You are very welcome

[@fabienrousseau5413]

Magnifique merci pour le partage. Fabien 🥁🦅

[@suzannelerner1]

Fabien says "Magnificent! Thank-you for the sharing."

[@Mouse73]

Thank you for this video. I am making a rattle to cleanse my sacred space.

[@Onsacredgrounds]

This was so informative and done well! 🙌🏽 I so appreciate your sharing! 🪶

[@donaldporta]

You are so welcome!

[@davethebeau1365]

Beautiful instruction! Loving your videos. Is there video of your tipi standing?

[@donaldporta]

Still working on getting acceptable video shots of the setting up--- I need to get a camera person filming the process--- the problem I am having is the Tipi is so large I keep walking out of the camera view and also loosing the audio. I might splice various setups together and maybe that will be acceptable.

[@davethebeau1365]

I understand. We enjoyeyed the videos regarding the tipi and were looking to see if you had any footage (inside or out) of it standing. If you are east of the Mississippi perhaps I can help shoot the video. Thanks so much for your reply, and all the videos you have shared with us here.

[@donaldporta]

I'm in South Fl right now, I have a neighbor who volunteered to use the camera--- thank you for offering my Friend--- will post it soon--- Don

[@davethebeau1365]

Donald Porta no pressure, my brother. I am in South Carolina, not too far away.

[@katnorris6258]

Thank you so much. Best rattle tutorial. Much appreciated sir.

[@donaldporta]

Glad you liked it!

[@barngirl39]

Hello. Love this video. Thank you! What stitch was used to stitch the leather on to the handle?

[@sunimoon257]

Great instruction. Thanks for all the help.

[@denasewell]

Is there anything you cannot do? Great tutorial!! @7:46 I found so my punches remain sharp is to put a piece of leather (such as a piece of old belt) between the project you are punching holes and the wood. I know you have many skills and likely know how to sharpen your punches but I found over time they can bend or become misshapen. I was very surprised how much usable rawhide you got from those dog chews ...they have those in the dollar tree..I am definitely gone try to make some rattles ! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@donaldporta]

great, I am glad I inspired you, post me a picture of your finished rattle! Good luck my friend!

[@dreamwarriors979]

For thread 🧵 You need 4 time the way that you wonna stitch ! And the best for the punching tools are a Leathercraft punching board! Have fun!

[@finnmacwoof2138]

thank you! you don't miss anything of importance. I appreciate your efforts! why is the polyurethane necessary?

[@donaldporta]

I use that to keep it from softening from absorbing moisture, you could also use shellac.

[@NicoArtLife]

Thank you for this video- so very helpful 🙏🏽

[@donaldporta]

You're so welcome!

[@yellowhumanearthlover608]

Awesome video !! Thank you 🙏

[@donaldporta]

My pleasure!

[@TuesdayMoon901]

This is AWESOME!!!

[@fhdsgfhkgkj]

My 6 month old has collapsed the rattle chewing on it. Any suggestions for popping it back out?

[@brandon3267]

Hi Donald, I love the tutorial. Although, the deerskin I used for the rattle head tends to fold, and press down when transporting it in bags e.t.c... It has been difficult to get it shaped properly again by teasing the shape back with my fingers, but I have managed it. Is there a way to make the rattle head rock hard? I have recently gifted an authentic Lakota rattle I found at a local market that was rock hard, and yet still seemed to be made of some kind of animal skin... It wouldn't collapse on itself if pressed. I would love to hear your advice, Donald. Best wishes, from Brandon.

[@donaldporta]

coat and saturate the dried skin with shellac.

[@brandon3267]

@@donaldporta Thank you, Donald!

[@farmingowl1]

Can bees wax be used instead of the polyurethane?

[@donaldporta]

yes

[@suzannelerner1]

thank-you for this beautiful video...I will comment more below. QUESTION: I would appreciate knowing how you would apply the Bees Wax, if you can help me... I assume you would melt the wax. then would you paint it on with a brush, or dip the rattle into the melted wax.

[@meloniepurcell9248]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@donaldporta]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kate13.]

🙌🏼♥️ Thank you!!

[@donaldporta]

You are so welcome!

[@moranam2]

Thank you for your instruction! I recently inherited some Buffalo hide, so I am eager to create my rattle after finding your video. Question: Can you initially trim your rattle shape after soaking? What is the purpose of cutting it while dry?

[@donaldporta]

thank you

[@lizbent5040]

Hi I needed this video I love the dog chew idea. I'm using a kids mariachie rattle and the handles r so short do u have any ideas on how to lengthen my stick ?

[@sacredwild5267]

Thankyou for the video, inspiring! Gonna try finding rolled dog chews x

[@maryelizabethwilliams7037]

Does the rawhide have the grain on?

[@litahsr.8226]

LOVE IT! 😊Thank you

[@donaldporta]

You are so welcome!

[@aminahclayrine]

Hi there. What sort of paint was used both to change the overall color and to paint the design?

[@adrianedthompson7930]

How did you stitch that on

[@catalystcomet]

Is it okay to use a mechanical hole punch?

[@donaldporta]

yes, that will make the job much easier!

[@claudiakeller7738]

I don't understand how the thread is called?

[@J0taCello]

You can find it as Tribal Sinew

[@lynsiemckeown5639]

Where can you purchase rawhide?

[@donaldporta]

you should be able to find it on amazon, in a pinch you can buy a large dog chew, soak it overnight --- it will unroll, and you can use this for the rattle, I have done this many times!

[@nikolakiaskeezy4656]

дякую великий брате!!!

[@fabienrousseau5413]

Je suis de France 😉

[@timmynormand8082]

A demonstration of using it would be appreciated Donald. Also I trap would animal skins be ok ? There's a pretty lil Yorkie 2 houses down lol. Just joking thanks my friend. Mighty fine needle work

[@donaldporta]

thank you my Friend!

[@taryana-en2vb]

keur naon nu kieu fungsina

[@gypsywillow6355]

Do you sell your rattles?

[@donaldporta]

no--- sorry, I get bored doing the same thing over.

[@gypsywillow6355]

@@donaldporta , well I appreciate the tutorial, maybe I will try to do this. Thank you

[@lacey83ify]

I'm so confused by the math for the tongue :( help please

[@pandeysudhir2007]

would you like to make me one?

[@DanielnobodyFinley]

Growing up with creations I often wondered about this one , 🧩 thank you