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Otoe Bow:
Great looking start.  My first attempt looked like I was holding glitter, (I'd never seen glass actually explode like that before  :-\ ).  Take the advice of the pro's on the tools and that piece will shine. 

Mike

carpenter374:
with glass percussion flaking is tricky business. no thicker than that glass is you can probably just pressure flake it.

Hillbilly:
With 1/4" glass, you don't need any percussion. Just stitch (zigzag) the edges and start pressure flaking.

cowboy:
Roger that! On the edge stitching, and use an Ishi stick for starters to run longer flakes. Ishi stick is more or less same thing as a hand flaker but with a longer handle (say around 18" or so). You'll need a book, video, or sit with someone to learn to use it though..

tlee:
I am going today to get a broom handle or dowel sticks . I think I screwed up....On the pressure flaker I made....I glued my #4 copper in to my handle only to realize it gets dull kinda quick. Did I read on here somewhere to use a set screw??. Should I drill a hole in the end and one on the side to be able to interchange the wire? I also got my hands on some flint and what I believe to be chert from the same friend that gave me the deer antlers. the flint and chert seems awful "dry" after some preliminary percussion flaking. Not sure if it's suitable for knapping. Thanks again for all the input....will keep posted with better pics on my progress.

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