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bowmunky13:
he guys... i have been bitten by the knapping bug too so i guess i need to ask for some terms.. descriptions and nuggets of wisdom in the stone world... teach me please

cowboy:
Depends on what terms, nuggets, and descriptions your looking for ;D. All can be found in some kind of knapping publication (the terminology I mean). The art of flintknapping by DC Waldorf comes to mind, the only one I've ever looked at (plenty of pictures and descriptions) - and their are plenty of other fine one's out there.
 The main thing is to get some rock that's knappable and get started. Sitting down with someone more advanced at making points is just the right thing to do also if possible :). A few of the basic terms to learn are platform (the point at which you will strike the stone), angle of percussion - also works when pressure flaking, well theirs lots of others. Bottom line - you gotta hold your peice at the right angle, with a stout enough platform and hit it to knock off the flake ya want. If I had some pictures right now I'd show ya.

bowmunky13:
i can figure the patterns.... as far as what to do with the stuff... i cant buy publications.... tight budget... and i guess the descriptions i need are for the tools.....

D. Tiller:
Best to look up the knapping videos on youtube under the heading of flintknappingtips and paleomanjim Those will get you started and probably teach you more than you ever wanted to know. Also, start knapping and breaking a lot of rock! A) its addictive and B) you will break a couple tons of rock before you become proficient at knapping.

Its one of those things thats a life long learning experience! There is always something new to learn.

David T

cowboy:
For tools you'll need percussors - stone, antler bases, wood, copper. Abraiding stone - sandstone, grinding wheel. Ishi stick - length of wood (maybe a broom handle about 18") with copper wire inserted into end. Hand flaker - more or less a short Ishi, can use copper or antler tip. Hand pad, leg pad, glove, glasses. Pretty much, everyone uses what their taught with and can get their hands on and evolves from there. Need to look at books, videos, or best of all get with someone in person :). Here's the tools I use..

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