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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Dag on November 21, 2012, 05:14:35 am

Title: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: Dag on November 21, 2012, 05:14:35 am
Today I had the great pleasure of learning the skill of knapping from an amazing instructor.  Jim Baugh, came to our Anthropology department building at Central Washington University and held an interactive knapping demo.  I was riveted for the better part of three hours listening and learning from Jim as he walked various other students and myself through knapping our first points.  I worked a total of three points during the day, the first two which were less than impressive and my third and final which was by far my best work.  It was really amazing to learn and watch myself and others progress, even in the short time we had. Many, including myself went from "man who beat carelessly on rock" to taking more measured strikes and looking several moves ahead.

This was my third go...
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/Dagonet29/Pointinhand-1.jpg)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/Dagonet29/POintpenone.jpg)
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/Dagonet29/pointpentwo.jpg)
Title: Re: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: Pappy on November 21, 2012, 08:04:06 am
Now that is an impressive start. Nice point. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: YosemiteBen on November 21, 2012, 01:05:35 pm
I agree with Pappy - very nice way to "start"
Title: Re: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: Trapper Rob on November 22, 2012, 02:07:05 pm
What Pappy said that is one nice point wish my first ones turned out that good.
Rob
Title: Re: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: gstoneberg on November 22, 2012, 04:41:58 pm
Excellent!!
Title: Re: Knapping Demo at Central Washington University
Post by: Stringman on November 22, 2012, 10:45:55 pm
Welcome aboard! Looks like your gonna need some more rock! And tools, and time, and bandaids...

This can get addictive, but we double as a support group, so just join the circle and bare all.  ;D

Scott