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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: brownhillboy on March 05, 2010, 12:14:45 am

Title: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: brownhillboy on March 05, 2010, 12:14:45 am

I've made a few points from thin flakes, but this is the first that I've knocked out on my own from a spall.  I know it's not great (too thick), but at least ended up with something besides lots of chips and dust!  I did get 4 or 5 flakes that I can make bird points from.  It was good practice anyway.  I actually got to use a hammer stone that my 8yr. old found lying around somewhere!  Sometimes curious little explorers can come up with some good stuff!  This point is made from heat treated novaculite.  Thanks for looking.

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Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: FlintWalker on March 05, 2010, 12:40:37 am

You're well on your way to "thinness" ;D  Everything else looks great. Not saying that it's too thick or anything...just that they'll get thinner ;)

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: Pappy on March 05, 2010, 07:36:48 am

Congrats,looks good to me.Looks like you are on your way. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: DanaM on March 05, 2010, 08:11:25 am

Looks good to me :)

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: leapingbare on March 05, 2010, 08:48:24 am

way to go!

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: brownhillboy on March 05, 2010, 09:52:13 am

Thanks guys!  It only took me 2hrs. to make. ::)  I'm sure I'll get faster with more practice.  I can already see where this can be addictive!

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: cowboy on March 05, 2010, 11:18:15 am

Yes,  you've caught the bug :). That is a very nice start!!

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: Blacktail on March 05, 2010, 11:49:24 am

ohhhhh yeah...its all down hill from hear...that is some fine work...john

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: billy on March 05, 2010, 12:37:48 pm

Great job brownhill!  Don't worry about thinness, that will come with practice.  Also, if ya ever get a chance to get a lesson from an experienced flintknapper (or even just watch one work) you can learn a lot very quickly and it will greatly increase your learning curve..

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: brownhillboy on March 05, 2010, 01:13:52 pm

Thanks again, guys.  Billy, I'd love to get some lessons, but I have been watching some videos on you tube and I think they've helped some.  Most people work so fast, it's hard to understand exactly what they're doing.

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: mullet on March 05, 2010, 03:17:55 pm

  Great looking blade. Betcha can't quit now?

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: jamie on March 05, 2010, 05:29:30 pm

looks great. congrats

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: Hillbilly on March 05, 2010, 05:31:26 pm

Looks like you're starting to get it figured out now, looks good.

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: brownhillboy on March 05, 2010, 05:34:07 pm

Thanks, and I'm sure you're right mullet....there will be more to come. ;)  Hillbilly, I think "starting" to figure it out is exactly right....I'll keep working on it! :)

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: Lombard on March 06, 2010, 12:39:16 am

Congratulations on your point.

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: VenomBOWslinger on March 09, 2010, 03:05:04 am

Nice work man keep it up!

Russ

Title: Re: 1st full size point on my own
Post by: brownhillboy on March 09, 2010, 11:03:21 am

Thanks!  I have a couple more I'll post soon.