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Spotted Dog:
I really want to learn this. I can do larger things like I posted in Primitive Skills. But can't get the small points down. I always break them
or just can't get it.  HELP ! please.

Ghost Knapper:
Are you able to show pictures of your smaller points that you have attempted? Seeing what you have attempted to do will help with describing what you could do differently or better.

Spotted Dog:


Here are some ruff points.

Zuma:
O M G !!


Just kidding. Not to worry Your points look just about like all of our firsts.
One cool thing is that you have a wide variety. Shows you have been
collecting or studding point types.
The main thing in knapping is (platform).It is a way that you control the stone.
A flake in silica based material follows a pre determined course (atomic structure).
When you create a platform it's sorta like putting a head on a nail. That surface is
aligned with the direction you want to drive the nail. Big difference is when you
attempt to remove a flake, you need to direct your platform to follow a ridge on the
lower side of the work piece. (off center). Of course the amount of force is important too.
Just think platform and keep bustin.
Zuma

Spotted Dog:

Ok here is one I started from a large preform. I went out in the garage and worked on it this morning.
I think only part of my problem is I have too much junk stone. Twisted and fractures.
What do you think ?

How do you create a platform ?

Dog

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