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 Divide the outer line into equally sized sections with a
half-section at the long end of the oval. The measurements
shown are 6cm apart (and therefore 3cm at the long end),
 Fold a second, large sheet of paper in four again. but yours will depend on the size of your template.
Fold the mould template in four and place it on the Record each division with a clear pencil mark.
second folded sheet, as if you were going to cut out an
identical shape.
Draw around the outline. 9

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 Using either a compass or a suitably sized cookie-cutter,
draw a semicircle between two of the marks. Be aware
that di€erent sized cutters will make deeper or shallower
semicircles so practice until you find a size that you like.
The good thing about pencil lines is that they can be
rubbed out if you make a mistake.
When you have a shape you like, measure the distance at
Using the ellipse tool again, draw another line 2-3cm the centre of the shape from the inner to the outer line.
out from the inner one. Make a note of the size.

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 Using the given measurement, mark this distance at the .
top end of the oval, as shown.
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