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3 Slip a ball or other core inside the first two sets 6 Now all the turns are tightened along each axis

so that the core is well and truly set in place
of turns.
and the ends are even, so that you can finish
them with a loop, a True Lover’s Knot or per-
haps a Two-Strand Matthew Walker Knot.

4 Make the third and final set of turns at 90

degrees to both of the first two sets of turns,
completing the x, y, and z axes of the sphere.

The finished article,
fit for use as a key fob,
a zipper toggle, or
simply to add to your
USB stick or mobile
phone.

5 Here the turns have been slightly tightened

before pulling the frame out to the right in this
photograph.