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5> To complete the job, carefully cut off the ends of 6> Now apply a 1-inch-wide tight whipping with the
the tails you wrapped clockwise and counterclock- heavy cotton thread (see diagram).
wise so that they butt up each other. 7> Continue making rings until you have enough for
your game.
The left tail being wrapped around the circle. The finished ring.
Whipping added to the ring to finish it. A manila towel ring covered with cotton twine.
