As one of the earliest Handpan builders that is still in production, we regularly receive emails from ambitious people that …
Handpan Construction
Handpan, Hang, and Pantam Nitriding
History and Overview of Nitriding Nitriding is a process of applying nitrogen to metal for the purpose of strengthening and …
Handpan Domes and Dimples: Fashion or Function?
Domes, also known as dimples on hand pans, have been a source of curiosity and debate between builders and players …
Tuning Handpans, Hang, and Pantam with Steel Vibration Wave Interference
Problem of Wave Interference in Steel Vibration A common struggle for singing steel tuners is dealing with certain frequencies that …
Handpan, Hang, Pantam resonance and wave interference
Resonance and Helmholtz While the handpan owes much of its development to its parent, the steel Pan, there are some …
Hammer Shaped Saraz
Handpan Shell Forming Methods The handpan art form has been developing exponentially quicker as more and more people are starting …
Saraz on Deep Drawn Shellopan shells
Shellopan Drawn Shells In early 2016, we began exploring a third material and forming method. Along with fully hammer shaped …
Hang Drum vs. Handpan
Is it a Hang Drum or Handpan? Players commonly use the terms “Hang Drum” and “Handpan” to describe the Saraz …
