Just Start Over?

[CDC1911]

So I've started trying to create a point, but I'm not sure what to do about the curve. Any suggestions?

[Chippintuff]

I don't know about your knapping skills, but that one can be managed. The end that is furthest from your finger could lose a little from the concave side and be almost straight. It is a lot like knappping a bottle bottom.

WA

[CDC1911]

I have no skills, just got some tools and rocks. It seems that every piece I start with is curved and even though I can shape it I can't seem to work out the curve or thickness. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[GlisGlis]

there is a flat point in your rock
you have to learn to deal with concave side removing material    :K   
there are alot of good video on youtube
search for JackCrafty or Paleoman52 just to name the first 2 that came in mind

[CDC1911]

OK, I see the area you are talking about and I'll look up those guys on YouTube. Thanks!

[jeffp51]

That looks like all the bottle bottoms I practice on.

[Chippintuff]

CDC, if you can link up with a knapper for even a few minutes, he/she can show you a lot about that flake. It is next to impossible to straighten it if you don't know how, but it is pretty easy if you do know how. Try to find a knapper close to you. If you are anywhere near Bryan/College Station, TX, I'll be glad to help you out.

WA

[Parnell]

Or you could steam it for about an hour and put it in a vice to straighten it out.

[Zuma]

Or you could steam it for about an hour and put it in a vice to straighten it out.

Gosh, did you move to California?
Zuma

[CDC1911]

I'm in north Florida and so far I have not found anyone in my area that does flintknapping.

[Sasquatch]

Mullet, and Primitive Tim knapp and live in Florida

[mullet]

And Parnell and Bonepile.

[Zuma]

Why did you miss the meet at Sopchoppy. Check for events.
Zuma