Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: jthompson1995 on June 08, 2010, 09:05:37 pm
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I posted the other day about my first adventures in knapping and here's what turned up in the middle of the stone.
It's novaculite and kinda thick and awkward but I learned a lot and am pleased with getting this from my first piece of rock. All abo, mainly percussion with some pressure for finishing the edge and the notches. I included a photo of the tools I used.
Thanks for looking.
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Real nice point. It's not easy doing it all ABO. That point looks real authenic to me.
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Nice job on your first point. Looks like you are catching on fast. On that middle pic the flakes look to be traveling at least 1/2 way cross.
I think that is key to knapping or any of the stuff we do on this site..... learn something from each one.
Nice job.
wade
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That's the way to do it! Live and learn. I started by punching the edges of spalls and flakes - not punching but just working the symmetry with a homemade hand flaker.
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Thanks guys. I have done a couple more and need to learn to slow down a bit. I'm going through some big spalls to get some small points.
Mullet, it may not be easy going all ABO but the tools are easier to make. ;D
I think I am going to try to make a flaker and/or ishi stick and see how that goes. I've got some copper nails and small antler tines just waiting for it.
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try using a long antler tine that is naturally pointed u can also make a wooden handle one short and if u want an ishi stick about 20'' drill a hole cut the end of an antler tine off and shove in the end ..a few ways to make them I guess.
AA
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nice job you should be very pleased. . im with ed, it looks authentic.
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Like cashews, one just ain't enough.