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Shaping the core of the bell
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After determining the type of bell, its note, and approximate weight, the saintier (bell founder) crafts a hollow brick core that sits over a wood fire. An insulating layer separates it from the next part, the false bell. The craftsman shapes the bell directly on this core with a mixture of horse manure, goat hair, and clay called hotpot. The templates allow checking the proportions according to the desired note. They turn on a shaft in order to obtain a perfect thickness.
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