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Marking a Combination 10 (C10) Division

The C10 division has twelve pentagons, nested side by side, perfect for filling with stars or flowers. It is one of the more advanced temari markings and, like most other temari techniques, there are several different ways to accomplish the same thing. Each stitcher should try these methods to see which works best for them.

1. Begin with a simple 10 division

If you’ve never marked a C10, this is where you should start. I’ve described this method beginning on page 36 of my book Temari Techniques. You begin by marking a simple 10 division with a north pole and south pole. You’ll need to know the circumference of the ball and figure the C10 magic number (or look at the chart). Then you will add diagonals to create more simple 10 divisions on the same temari - thus the name combination 10 division. I used this method for about ten years until I discovered the next method, beginning with a simple 4.

2. Begin with a simple 4 division and add the S4 guidelines first

The directions for this method begin on page 39 of Temari Techniques. This is my preferred method at the moment - that might change some day! When I place the simple 4 guidelines on the ball as the first step, the marking seems faster and more accurate for me. Like I said, each stitcher should choose their favorite method. You can use the Tentemari circumference ruler to place the C10 pins. Directions for using this ruler are on the next page.

3. Begin with a simple 4 division without adding the S4 guidelines first

You can also use the C10 circumference ruler from Tentemari for this method. Detailed step-by-step directions begin on the next page. As I gain more practice with this new ruler, I think I’ll probably begin marking a C10 this way - without adding the S4 guidelines first. I noticed that the thread wrap needs to be very snugly wrapped so the sticky ruler doesn’t pull it out of place. As you use the ruler, it becomes less sticky and this is not an issue.

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Turn to the south pole. Line up the ruler on the S4 line where there are NO pins. Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

All C10 pins are in place. Remove the S4 pins. Add guidelines with your preferred method - #1 or #2 on the first page of this document. Or see this video for a different way:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0CKYVBF_Xc

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Place pins for S4 division (north pole, south pole and equator). Measure circumference. Place “0” on equator pin and line up ruler horizontally (make sure it is straight). Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

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Rotate ball a quarter turn. Place “0” on equator pin and line up ruler vertically (make sure it is straight). Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

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Rotate ball a quarter turn. Place “0” on equator pin and line up ruler horizontally (make sure it is straight). Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

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Rotate ball a quarter turn. Place “0” on equator pin and line up ruler vertically (make sure it is straight). Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

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Now all pins are in place around the equator.

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Turn to the north pole. Line up the ruler on the S4 line where there are NO pins. Place pins at circumference numbers on ruler.

C10 pin placement with the circumference ruler

The ruler has a center point at “0”. In this drawing “c” represents the number that is the circumference of your ball.

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4. Mark a C10 division using a Vruler

Directions for this method begin on page 41 of Temari Techniques. I know many temari makers who swear by this method so give it a try if you have not already done so. You will end up with all twelve C10 pins in place, just like Step e on the previous page. Then you add the guidelines with your preferred method - #1 or #2 on the first page of this document. Or see this video for a different way:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0CKYVBF_Xc

We’ve learned that the Japan Temari Association will not be selling V rulers in the future. Have no fear - I have ordered some to be made for us since there are so many of us who love our V rulers! They will arrive in mid-June, 2015, and I’ll send out an email when they are ready.

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