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Clovis and Folsom
GregB:
Careful now.... ;D
xin:
As Mullett pointed out, the most desired nipple will be well delinated and not diffusely spread over the rest of the piece. The hue and texture will be dependent on the rest of the body with firmness usually being the most sought after characteristic. A failuire to be fully extended will usually end in a failure of the entire piece.
mullet:
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
xin:
Mullet, appreciate the happy faces from an expert knapper like yourself. One more thought on the nipple and I'll shut up and let more knowledgeable people comment. When working the nipple one must always keep in mind that each nipple has its own unique characteristics. Some require only gentle manipulation before they become properly extended, while others require a more aggressive approach. Whichever the case, each must be massaged properly to achieve its maximum extension and firmness. When this is accomplished a satisfactory piece can then be knocked off.
cowboy:
Hahahahha, xin your killin me hehehehhehe!!
uwe: Wish I had some wisdom to share on this point type - have tried fluting several times (and will continue to try) with the same disasterous results. From what I gather: you need a fairly thick point with a good median ridge, set up a nice nipple on the base end, then strike or use pressure with a jig to flute. I haven't tried it that many times (am gun shy) . It's doable obviously - wish I had more info :).
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