[Jewelry making - Article 00890] - Re: [Orchid] Wrapping Charcoal Blocks

[David Owen]

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    Cathrine; I learned a method of wrapping blocks for the purpose of
    making balls from John Cogswell that works pretty well. You wrap the
    block in copper with a rim about 1/2 in. above the block then cut
    one end back at block height and bend it to form a gate. Next place
    it at an angle over a pail of water. You can do a lot of balls real
    fast. As they form they roll off and cool in the water. Wrap the
    copper with a piece of bailing wire to hold it in place. I have been
    using mine for years and it's still working. 

Dave Owen
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