Rogue Trader
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"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
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Post by Rogue Trader on Jul 10, 2009 15:57:48 GMT -5
... I know there are some of you out there. Anyway, I do not have a clue how to do the work you do, but it certainly looks very good. Do you start off using natural blanks for making your arrowheads / spear heads? I was smashing up some rocks earlier today and these two pieces are natural break-offs from a boulder of Fancy Jasper. Are they any good for you knappers to turn into a master piece? If they are please pm your details and I'll get them off to you as soon as I can. Thanks for looking, J.
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on Jul 10, 2009 19:18:15 GMT -5
I say you keep it and try making an arrowhead to show us. We need some more knappers on here. Just think of it as cabbing quietly. Give it a try. This is a link to what got me started. www.geocities.com/knappersanonymous/bottle.htmlJust do what they say with your jasper or another slab (slabs are easier to work than beer bottles). Make a masterpiece for us Rogue.
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Post by Woodyrock on Jul 14, 2009 14:24:16 GMT -5
Rogue:
There is free tutorial on the web titled "How To Make Your Own Arrowhead" that will talk you through the proces altough id does not show how the tools are used. You have to read it very carefully to understand the how part.
Since you live in flint country, I would assure that that you could find instruction closeby. Most universities have knapping (lithics) programmes so students can learn how stone tools were made. Check that avenue first. Knapping is easily learnt...at least the basics in short order. The material you pictured looks like it would knap into a beautiful point. Woody
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riverbendlapidary
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Jul 14, 2009 17:21:05 GMT -5
FYI - that is Fancy Bloodstone, not Fancy Jasper - good looking pieces too.
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Rogue Trader
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Post by Rogue Trader on Jul 22, 2009 9:03:05 GMT -5
FYI - that is Fancy Bloodstone, not Fancy Jasper - good looking pieces too. Thanks for that. How can I differentiate between the two then? I have always had it marked as Fancy Jasper. Genuine question.
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Jul 22, 2009 10:10:20 GMT -5
I think someone is getting into semantic distinctions where they might not really exist- "Bloodstone" is generally green stone with red spots- "Fancy Jasper" is something of a generic term but often is applied to this material you have which comes from a location in India that also has a lot of "Bloodstone".
In my last 4 years or so of trolling rock shops and swap meets, I think this is the first mention I've ever seen or heard of anything called "Fancy Bloodstone".
Not saying you are wrong Riverbend, just that I'm not so sure you are right to say calling this "Fancy Jasper" is wrong- if it is, I think a lot of people make that mistake.
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Jul 22, 2009 11:22:58 GMT -5
bloodstone is a variety of fancy jasper with speckles of red.
Lee
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Jul 22, 2009 11:34:38 GMT -5
I claim to be a knapper, maybe a good one...not a great one. Knapping is what started me in this rock polishing mania. The first rocks I polished were waste flakes from a tarp. Keep the bloodstone for about 6 months after you get bit with the knapping bug Lee
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Post by Original Admin on Jul 22, 2009 14:04:30 GMT -5
An earlier member here "james" (gone now very unfortunately) was excellent at knapping (he used flint (i thought only flint was knapped as it happens)).
Have a search - I remember an old thread where he used dear antlers as tools to knapp the flint into arrowheads. He sent me one which he made - its nothing short of stunning. I know theres a pic on the board somewhere aswell which I uploaded at the time.
Personally I havent a clue how to do this - but trust me I guess when you are right at the very end and you knock off the sharp tip with one wrong hit - OUCH!!!
Mark
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bendsum
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Post by bendsum on Jul 28, 2009 1:32:26 GMT -5
i do some knapping stll kinda of a newbie on rock i use mostly slabs from what i understand the stone pictured above may need to be heat treated to make it easier to work
i posted a few pics of my work in the Fossils/Artifacts forum titled a few of my points
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