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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on May 21, 2014, 12:32:20 pm

Title: Rainy buttes
Post by: Stringman on May 21, 2014, 12:32:20 pm

After meeting and gettin to know Hank at the classic, he sent me this little dandy. Finally gathered enough confidence to bust it up and make something with it. Still have a chunk left, not sure what to make of the last piece. Perty rock for shore!

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/9640521F-1CEA-47F6-A1BA-BC653C6C7164_zpsxwxuqkgy.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/9640521F-1CEA-47F6-A1BA-BC653C6C7164_zpsxwxuqkgy.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/E9D7562E-D2E3-42CD-91E0-7296192B8E1B_zpst51ic7mn.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/E9D7562E-D2E3-42CD-91E0-7296192B8E1B_zpst51ic7mn.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/43AF6123-F000-444C-AAFD-F4BB4FED926A_zps3fi8zfva.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/43AF6123-F000-444C-AAFD-F4BB4FED926A_zps3fi8zfva.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: mullet on May 21, 2014, 12:38:43 pm

Man! that is some cool rock. And you did it justice, Scott.

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Outbackbob48 on May 21, 2014, 12:43:27 pm

Scott, excellent looking point and blade, I really like how your bladefits your spall, looks like you had hardly any waste in reduction.   I need to work up the courage to try my pc of Rainy Buttes. Bob

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Stringman on May 21, 2014, 01:39:30 pm

I didn't notice that until after I started taking pictures. Kind of a neat shot the way the grain lines up. Let's see you break your piece open now!  ;D   Come on, don't be intimidated. It's just a rock!! >:D

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: nclonghunter on May 21, 2014, 02:45:35 pm

Beautiful rock and beautiful knapping.. :)

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: bowtarist on May 21, 2014, 03:13:41 pm

Wow! That has got to be some of the coolest rock I've ever seen. Great Job w/ it too!! dp

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Zuma on May 21, 2014, 04:26:31 pm

Eye poppers! Should be "rainbow buttes"
Zuma

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: hbbows on May 21, 2014, 11:43:49 pm

A couple of nice ones Scott.  I'm sure the Butte's smilin proud 
Hank

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: criveraville on May 21, 2014, 11:59:28 pm

Beautiful work. What type of rock and where does it come from?

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: bowmo on May 22, 2014, 12:10:45 am

Wow. I just love the way that stuff looks. Nice lookin' points too.

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: flungonin on May 22, 2014, 12:16:36 am

You did that rock justice with those 2pieces. Awesome work. Did you heat or just use it as is

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: cowboy on May 22, 2014, 08:26:31 am

That is cool the way the swirls line up! Those are some beauties there Scott! Guess I may have to drive all over ND now, ha.

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Stringman on May 22, 2014, 08:56:53 am

Quote from: criveraville on May 21, 2014, 11:59:28 pm

Beautiful work. What type of rock and where does it come from?

Uhh, it's called rainy buttes... And it's from the rainy buttes in NOrth Dakota..  >:D >:D

Thanks guys this piece was not heated and it works pretty good raw.

"Rainbow" is right, Zuma!

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Majuba Tom on May 23, 2014, 02:21:09 pm

Thats great looking work and crazy looking stone.

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: PrimitiveTim on May 27, 2014, 01:21:01 pm

Dang!  That is some inspiring work right there!

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Parnell on May 28, 2014, 12:35:33 pm

As said, WOW!  Beautiful stuff!

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: JackCrafty on May 29, 2014, 11:23:15 am

Beautiful! 8)

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: hbbows on June 01, 2014, 09:44:08 pm

Here's my contribution to the Rainy Butte.  First real point I got to work on since the Classic.  Thanks to everyone for all the "pointers"

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Stringman on June 02, 2014, 04:54:01 pm

Hank, that's just a dandy blade. I'd love see see more of your finished works

Title: Re: Rainy buttes
Post by: Outbackbob48 on June 02, 2014, 05:03:25 pm

Hank, beautiful blade, looks really old, I quess I better get my pc out an see what becomes, Not this week wife had knee replacement so I won't be knapping for awhile. Later Bob