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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Bevan R. on April 24, 2012, 11:11:41 pm

Title: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: Bevan R. on April 24, 2012, 11:11:41 pm

Did these today. The snowflake was more of a 'see if it could be done' kind of thing. It knapped just like any other obsidian.
134 grains (http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2649.jpg)

I wish this photo showed the material better. It is kind of a cross of gold sheen and mahogany
95 grains (http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2652.jpg)

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: bubby on April 25, 2012, 07:12:56 am

those are looking good Bevan, starting to knock 'em out, Bub

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: TRACY on April 25, 2012, 08:35:31 am

Those outta work just fine! Did the snowflake crumble at all when flaking?

Tracy

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: Pappy on April 25, 2012, 09:08:33 am

Nice work,thay should do the job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: iowabow on April 25, 2012, 09:46:33 am

I think that looks real good man.  Nice pressure flaking work. 

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: gstoneberg on April 25, 2012, 09:53:20 am

Purty stuff there Bevan!!

George

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: criveraville on April 25, 2012, 10:30:48 am

Nice points Bevan.

Cipriano

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: Jimbob on April 25, 2012, 10:33:57 am

Man, those are nice!!  That snowflake is some perty stuff aint it.

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: Tower on April 25, 2012, 11:23:24 am

Great work! Love the flake scars on them.  Haft-em up & let em fly!

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: Bevan R. on April 25, 2012, 12:32:48 pm

Thanks Guys.
Tracy, I saw no issue with the snowflake inclusions. I was expecting steps and hinges but it went just fine. The only 'issue' I had with it was if a platform ended up with a snowflake right where the pressure flaker needed to go. That would crush so I had to adjust the platform.
George S has promised to haft that snowflake up and put it in his quiver. The other is really to light and it will go in the case. It almost sparkles like the fiberoptic point.

Title: Re: Couple of Obsidian
Post by: bowtarist on April 25, 2012, 10:17:58 pm

Love them flake scars!! Great job, dp