The required components are:

  • Two cork pot coasters

  • Four silicone pot coasters (3x red, 1x gray)

  • A thin layer of black sponge for additional "bounciness"

  • Glue

It was a quick and easy build that came together nicely, and now I have a reasonably-priced and conveniently sized drum practice pad.

The raw components for the build, as purchased at a Seria 100-Yen shop. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Top view of the thick layer of the resulting drum practice pad. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Top views of the red (thick) and gray (thin) layers of the resulting drum practice pad. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Profile view of the resulting drum practice pad. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.