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Offline Parnell

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2018, 08:15:39 am »
My 2 cents...I’d pass on the obsidian and order Georgetown...maybe Dacite to learn on.  Glass is a pain in the rear.  But it flakes easy and is sharp.

I really cut my teeth on G’town.  It breaks predictably and allows you to see your successes and mistakes.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2018, 10:09:14 am »
Steve, I've been wanting to get some Georgetown myself. Haven't looked in awhile but couldn't seem to find any last time I did. Any hints on where to find some. It does look slick.
Bjrogg
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2018, 07:49:57 pm »
Sure...send you a PM...not sure if it's clear to post.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2018, 02:49:02 am »
Thanks Steve.
Bjrogg
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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2018, 11:11:03 am »
In the beginning you will waste alot of material
glass looks like a good starting point. It will teach you the basics.
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Offline paulc

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2018, 04:27:54 pm »
PM me your address and I can send you a box of flakes that will make fine points...good practice stuff. Paul

Offline Pat B

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Re: Beginner knapping questions
« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2018, 07:41:51 am »
Go to your local glass company and see if they have scraps of 1/4" plate glass, not tempered though. It should be free.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC