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keekeerun:
I got some novaculite and obsidian spalls on the way, just wondering is there any good videos or advice on getting the spalls to a platform size. I have knapped some glass before and my pressure flaking come out alright, but before I break all my spalls, if they are too big whats the best way to get them ready for pressure flaking. thanks

Otoe Bow:
Go to You Tube and search for Knapping.  Good stuff there.  Practice a lot, and you'll get better.  Pay attention to making platforms and don't forget to grind. 

I did a little knapping myself today.  I'll post pics here in a little while.

Otoe

cowboy:
Keekee, you can't get your spalls to platform size that I'm aware of. There is a good book out there (well thiers many) but the one I bought and read was DC Waldorf's "the art of flintknapping). This book is great for starting out, will walk you through the process of finding the rock, heat treating, spalling, bifacing, preassure work - the whole nine yards, and is loaded with lots of pictures to boot :).
 The best training in my experience is "well experience ;D", and that takes lots of rocks. If you can find a way to get with a knapper - you'll be lightyears ahead. Happy knappin!!

keekeerun:
Thanks I'm going to make an antler billet tommorow. It did'nt bother me too much when I broke some glass while knapping, but I would hate to see it happen to the rock I just bought but I'm sure it will. I just finished a couple rose shoot arrows that I'm sure would like to wear some flint out front. Is there any knapp alongs held in central Pennsylvania this year. Otoe I would like to see some of your points. Cowboy I saw some of yours on another post, you sure break alot of rock

Sparrow:
 Hey  check out paleomanjims youtube video's.He's an abo knapper and very good.Your obsidian will knap much like glass and if you bought flint of chert that is already heat treated,it won't be greatly different.I am an abo knapper and have learned to quit rapping so hard in the percussion part,I've been using a lap pad and have quit breaking my big pieces in half.Platforms and grinding is good advice,it took me awhile to learn to grind not alot but often.Good luck !  Frank

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