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Muskyman:
I’m a little lost when it comes to putting pressure on the rock I’m working on, well a lot lost really. I’m hoping to get some more rock soon. Obsidian and Georgetown probably. I’ll have to experiment with pressure when I get some more. Been trying to find a way to fix some of my turtles I’ve made. Also just trying to see what results I can get from the indirect percussion and building platforms. Just whacking around on the junk I made out of the first rock I got. Just been playing with what I have and trying to learn what I can from what I have.
Got to admit it’s much tougher than I thought it would be. I’ll get there. I’ve had some really great offers from people on here who are willing to help me out. That’s what I love about this site, the people on here and their willingness to share.
Allyn T:
Honestly it's hard to tell in the pictures. I was wondering if maybe it was a finger placement thing, such as were you pushing down on top of the piece to hold it still or were your fingers on the back edge.
Parnell:
That’s good MM. I think if I had to design a flint knapping course I’d have people learn pressure first. Load pressure in and then use your thighs as the vice to peel down.
You’ll get it. Hope you can find a way to sit down with someone in person, that made a big difference for me. Then just time and lots of broken rock!
Muskyman:
I have some obsidian coming. Also going to get a little more Georgetown soon. Going to try and work on the pressure thing some to see how things react to how I’m holding the piece. Been watching freeze cracked videos and he does explain more about how he’s holding the piece and where he’s putting pressure. Hopefully this will help some as I could use win or at least some light at the end of the tunnel. I’ll keep going till I can get a point of some kind. Not discouraged at all, looking forward to trying again.
Allyn T:
Succeeding in flintknapping is a great feeling. You'll find your goals expanding as you progress and expect more from yourself as you continue to improve
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