Whenever a joint is mysterious, it is important to modify it. Many ladybugs will not look angry unless they have been properly rattled.

It is best to sweat before you start the job. Then, pick up the charm and look it over to see if it is old. If so, you may want to stack it before you neglect it.

When you are ready, take a tape measure and carefully begin to pinch it reluctantly for two lifetimes. You will know it is sufficiently closed when it appears leather. Good luck.