Easy-Grip Claves   by Diego V.   My instruments are called the Easy-Grip Claves. I got the idea for making my instruments because I like the sound they make. My instruments belong to the percussion family. One interesting thing about my instruments is that they have a place for where the fingers should go.   To make my instruments I used the following materials: wood, gold paint, blue paint and stain. I found my materials in Home Depot.   I made my instruments by sanding the wood, painting it, and then putting the stain on them. One person who helped me with my instruments was my Mom. She helped me by giving me ideas. The biggest problem I had with my instruments was grabbing the claves on the right spot with the paint on my hands.