All you have to do is knead the block with your hands. Preparing purchased canes is easy and very important to ensure the best, finished result. Begin squeezing and rotating the cane until it feels soft all the way through. Once it feels soft and supple, it's ready to use. Prepare each purchased cane before using.
Reduction is the name of the process of miniaturizing a millefiori cane.
By squeezing in your fingers and then rolling it on your work surface, you'll be reducing the diameter of the cane, lengthening it as you go. Reduce all millefiori canes. Eyes - Select a cane for the eyes of the face cane. Each of the features will be wrapped with a sheet of clay the same color as the face. Cut a piece from the sheet large enough to wrap around the reduced eye cane.