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Tracker0721:
Took me about 3 months of knapping at least 10-15 hours a week before I got any good and I've still got a long ways to go. Try making preforms that are the right thickness before attempting a point. If you're trying for an arrowhead shape too early you'll usually break it or have a turtle

bjrogg:
I always say it's like gulf. If you don't let it frustrate you it's very relaxing. I watched a lot of you tube until I could tell where and why they were going to hit stone. Then all you have to do is figure out how. Not sure if I can say names of you tube guys I think it's ok. For me bohunter was a huge help. He's good at explaining, fast, and funny too. I think I got the name right if not maybe someone else can correct me. Just try to have fun and play with anything you can knap, glass bottles, old Tv's. It's not nearly as frustrating when your not making expensive gravel. Good Luck
Bjrogg

Wvfarrier:
I've watched tons of videos.   I actually completed a bird point today from an arrowhead I had about 3/4 complete but fractured.   I love the process but darn if it ain't frustrating

Orrum:
TURTLES, FOOTBALLS!!!   I made them things for so long!!!  LOL.  Now I can thin them and BREAK, SNAP AND END SNAP!!!   Oh yes progress... LOL

nclonghunter:
So easy a caveman can do it......  ::)

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