News
Posted on
🧱 The Evolution of Ocarina Materials: From Clay to High-Tech Polymers
Welcome back to the world of the Eidolove Ocarina! The Ocarina's beautiful sound originates from its unique closed-chamber design, but the key factor determining its tone, durability, and feel is the material it’s made from. Understanding the history of Ocarina materials will help you appreciate why Eidolove insists on using specific materials to craft your perfect instrument.I. The Ancient Foundation: Earth and ClayNatural Origins: The Ocarina's ancestors—the ancient whistles found in Mesoamerica (dating back to 1500 BC) and China's Xun—were all fired from local, natural clay.Characteristics: Clay ocarinas produce a warm, mellow, classic tone, and their production cost was relatively low. However, early clay instruments often lacked standardization, suffered from unstable tuning, and were extremely fragile.The Core: Clay is the Ocarina's original material, offering a warm, mellow tone but being fragile and difficult to tune precisely. II. The Modern Standard: Ceramic and Stoneware Wh
Posted on
🧱 The Evolution of Ocarina Materials: From Clay to High-Tech Polymers
Welcome back to the world of the Eidolove Ocarina! The Ocarina's beautiful sound originates from its unique closed-chamber design, but the key factor determining its tone, durability, and feel is the material it’s made from. Understanding the history of Ocarina materials will help you appreciate why Eidolove insists on using specific materials to craft your perfect instrument.I. The Ancient Foundation: Earth and ClayNatural Origins: The Ocarina's ancestors—the ancient whistles found in Mesoamerica (dating back to 1500 BC) and China's Xun—were all fired from local, natural clay.Characteristics: Clay ocarinas produce a warm, mellow, classic tone, and their production cost was relatively low. However, early clay instruments often lacked standardization, suffered from unstable tuning, and were extremely fragile.The Core: Clay is the Ocarina's original material, offering a warm, mellow tone but being fragile and difficult to tune precisely. II. The Modern Standard: Ceramic and Stoneware Wh