mini Berimbau + caxixi (capoeira instument)

A set to build your own mini berimbau (capoeira instrument). Either you can print it from plastic, or use the mold to bend 3mm bamboo sticks into the right shape (boil them in water for 10 min, then press into the stencil and leave for 2 days to dry). Alternatively, you can use clamps (3 per bamboo stick) to clamp it around a suitable surface (e.g. small metal pot) to let it dry in the rounded shape for a few days e.g. outside in summer.

With plastic: I recommend PETG for the Bermibau. The caxixi (small rattle) I printed in PLA, the grip can be inserted easily after printing and did not require gluing.

You can tie it all together with some wire (I used: Jewelry Craft Wire 8 Gauge Tarnish Resistant Copper and 0.8 mm diameter - 5 m/ro, brass) or string of your choosing. For the cabaca (amplifying nut): 20mm unfinished wood beads with Hole: 9~10mm.

The cover photo is the version I made from wood using the mold, which includes the printed caxixi in it's final primed and colour sprayed version, together with a printed inset (cabaca fill, provided in 3 different sizes; I added glue to the final product so it does not loosen with wood expansion) for a hollow wood ball to allow threading of the wire for attachment.

Axé! Enjoy.