How It's Made · SEASON 29

Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras

Episode 12 · 2017-05-01

★ 10.0

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Season 29Episode 12★ 10.0/10

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Episode overview

Processed cork is purified, ground and compressed into consistent bottle closures designed to reduce natural defects. Zinc sheet is roll-formed and joined into rain gutters; pork legs are trimmed, salted and slowly air-dried into traditional Basque ham; and long, curved chisteras used in pelota are woven by hand around shaped wooden frames.

21 minutes

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12. Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, Chisteras2017-05-01

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