STL DRAGON Skin is a unique technology for processing stainless steel in the production of handpans.
This method was invented in our workshop in 2015. It consists in the fact that a specific texture is created on the surface of the instrument by hand forging, somewhat reminiscent of dragon skin. Hence the name “Dragon Skin”
Why we do that?
The idea of creating such an instrument arose even earlier before its implementation and was conceived as a decorative and special calling card of our workshop. After the first exams, we saw that this not only has a special aesthetics, but also affects the sound character of the instrument. The sound became warmer and softer.
And this was noticed not only by us, but also by the first customers and musicians who received such an instrument.
Yes – this is a very painstaking and slow process, where every mistake made at the design stage equals the loss of all the work. But when you finish the process of creating such a tool, you always say to yourself:
“Yes! It’s worth it !”
Now we produce instruments in sizes 530mm, 560mm.
The tuning and number of notes of the instrument are discussed individualy.
Appearance, instrument settings and color may differ from those shown in the photo.