When lots were cast, small items ​ — such as pebbles or small bits of wood — ​ were placed in the folds of a garment or in a vase. After this, they were shaken.
Liisu heitmisel pandi mõned väikesed esemed, nagu kivikesed või puutükikesed, rõiva voldi vahele või vaasi, misjärel neid raputati.