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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Finally something I'm proud of
« on: November 12, 2014, 03:59:49 pm »
I think I'm getting the hang of this stuff.  Novaculite is something that I have worked with a lot but never really got any good points out of... well I haven't got that many good points out of anything.  Anyway, what I've learned is that abrading constantly is critical, when pressure flaking you need solid platforms and LOTS of pressure, and you must be very patient.  This point I did in two sessions.  I got a decent biface going then the next day I sat down and finished it out.  Anyway, it's good to finally make something I'm proud of.  A couple things that didn't turn out as I would have liked; the notching is almost too close together and the flakes didn't like to travel through the gray area so there's a small lump.  Regardless, I'm still going to put it on an arrow :)







The other side is just white and it has a couple awkward step fractures toward the middle.  This is the pretty side though.

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2014, 04:13:07 pm »
I'd be proud of that one, too, Tim. Almost looks like heat treated coral.
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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2014, 05:42:31 pm »
nice chipping Tim.....Keep up the good work
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2014, 05:50:49 pm »
Looks like a pretty good one Tim. If the heat is not just right Novaculite can be lets just say headstrong :o :( Bob
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2014, 08:15:59 pm »
Thanks guys!

Quote from: mullet on November 12, 2014, 04:13:07 pm
I'd be proud of that one, too, Tim. Almost looks like heat treated coral.
dude as soon as water levels go down I'm making a coral collecting trip.  I got to get me some of that!
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Offline Zuma

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2014, 08:48:15 pm »
Nice lookin point Tim. Better suited for an
atal dart maybe. ;D >:D
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Offline bubby

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2014, 11:45:21 pm »
Nice one Tim
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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2014, 11:51:48 pm »
You're getting ready for the knapping pit...looks good Tim.
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Offline Jodocus

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2014, 02:14:45 am »
That will look gorgeous on an arrow.  8) hafting it is one of the best things you can do to a arrowhead, I'd say.
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Offline YosemiteBen

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2014, 12:02:25 pm »
thats purty! keep on chippin!
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Offline Ghost Knapper

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2014, 12:18:11 pm »
Love novaculite! very nice color in that one, Great job!
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2014, 01:34:15 pm »
Good looking point Tim. Was that from the stone I sent you?
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Offline Sasquatch

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2014, 01:44:58 pm »
Great stone, great point 8)
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Offline Chippintuff

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2014, 02:16:28 pm »
You'll still be proud of that one 10 years from now. Don't ever let it go. That rock is about as pretty as any on the planet, and the flaking nice.

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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Finally something I'm proud of
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2014, 04:10:52 pm »
Y'all are so encouraging!  Thanks!  been at it for a while today as well.

Quote from: Jodocus on November 13, 2014, 02:14:45 am
That will look gorgeous on an arrow.  8) hafting it is one of the best things you can do to a arrowhead, I'd say.
I agree totally with that!  If I can't put a point on an arrow then I usually give it away.

Quote from: Trapper Rob on November 13, 2014, 01:34:15 pm
Good looking point Tim. Was that from the stone I sent you?
Yessir I believe so.  I still got a few pieces from the box you sent me.  That stuff is really growing on me.


So here are a couple points from today that I'm fairly happy with.


Here's you a spear/atlatl point Zuma!
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