James
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Post by James on Sept 11, 2005 17:50:23 GMT -5
Here are some new points that I just finished this weekend. The spear point was done yesterday and the arrow point was done today. Both pieces were made from the same piece of raw material. The obsidian is jet black and is of flawless quality. That's what you might expect from Glass Buttes! This particular obsidian is also highly transparent, as some of the pictures suggest. Spearhead: 4-3/8 long x 1-1/4 wide x 1/4 thick   Arrowhead: 3-14/16 long x 1-1/4 wide by 3/16 thick   Thanks again for looking!  |
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Post by Original Admin on Sept 11, 2005 17:53:27 GMT -5
James - theres no doubting it - they are superb.
You can sell me one if you want - im in for buying. LMK how.
Mark
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James
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Post by James on Sept 11, 2005 17:59:40 GMT -5
Don't worry about it Mark. Pick one of the two and it's yours free! Seriously.  |
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 11, 2005 18:12:00 GMT -5
those are magnificent, James....truly awesome stuff. glad we are in the same tribe.
KD
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Post by Original Admin on Sept 11, 2005 19:39:06 GMT -5
James - I have this problem with accepting things for free - I cant do it - not when so much effort went into the items. No way. I can send you a few of my own stones in return maybe - some which have come from their home ground - into the the US, found their way to members, then to me, then back to you? Thats the best I can offer on that front - dunno why but I like the "travelling stones" bit for some reason. What Im saying is that I have got to do something in return for a flint napping of yours - whilst I myself dont have the skill to do something as superb as that - I have to offer a price, or at the very least some of my own stuff from the board. "free" - Cant do that James. Pls would you PM me - and send in there your own address so I can return something to you. Free isnt an option Mark. |
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Sept 11, 2005 19:51:14 GMT -5
Those are so beautiful James. You have a special gift! It's so cool how you can see through them in the light. Have you ever thought you might have been an indian warrior in another life? Maybe so and you carried that gift with you into this life. That could also explain your need to get out of the city and back to nature. A special time for you to connect with your spirit!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 11, 2005 19:54:16 GMT -5
Great work James! Those points are spectacular! Man, that is some fine obsidain too. Looks as clear as Apache tears!
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Post by cookie3rocks on Sept 11, 2005 20:38:49 GMT -5
Once again you prove it... You da Man! Beautiful work with beautiful stone. That must have been quite a pleasure to work with. Love Your style  cookie |
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Post by Cher on Sept 11, 2005 21:30:55 GMT -5
OMG James, those are stunning, absolutely stunning! They almost look like they are the color of the Apache Tears, with that kind of smokey transparency. Man those a just awesome. How long have you been knapping now?
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Post by joe on Sept 11, 2005 22:45:47 GMT -5
Those are fantastic. Maybe I never really "saw" it until your second and forth pictures. What great shots! Thanx.
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Sept 11, 2005 22:51:39 GMT -5
YOU DA MAN "ATTA BOY"
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Post by rockyraccoon on Sept 11, 2005 22:52:35 GMT -5
james fantastic job! i love how they look when you hold them up to the sunlight.
kim
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James
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Post by James on Sept 11, 2005 23:03:23 GMT -5
Thanks for all the great feedback guys! I've been fascinated with Indian stonework since I was about 5 years old. But I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd be able to do it! I started flintknapping about a year ago. I did it for about a week right when I started and haven't really touched it since. It wasn't until my trip to Glass Buttes last weekend that I started again. You know, there are stories of Indian spirits visiting the living at Glass Buttes. Maybe one of them bestowed the power of the ancient upon me and I didn't even know it. |
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Post by Cher on Sept 11, 2005 23:15:15 GMT -5
I remember reading that those who could make spear and arrowheads were extremely valuable members of the tribe and carried a high stature among the other members. Perhaps you were visited while you were there and a great gift has been bestowed upon you, giving you this talent. Sure hope you keep it up and continue to share them with us through pics, love the eye candy.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 12, 2005 0:11:19 GMT -5
James,
Super Talent there my Man! Those are fantastic! I may be going to glass Buttes towards the end of this month with another guy who knows where to find some Rainbow Obsidian! I'd love to try to find some and send some your way! You have a Great Talent...I'm Speechless!
Steve
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Sept 12, 2005 1:00:42 GMT -5
Really spectacular job on those, James. And that material is also spectacular -- when it is backlit, it looks like it's made out of crystal... great collecting run on your part!
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Duckbean
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Post by Duckbean on Sept 12, 2005 1:33:10 GMT -5
James those are !fantaskic I like Mark would like to buy one if you ever get enough of them that you are willing to part with one. I've looked at them on ebay,but it would be nice to have one from a member. Perhaps you have just experienced the spiritwalk. It's hard to think of some one picking up that kind of skill that quick.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Sept 13, 2005 8:17:09 GMT -5
James- I have head those stories- I had a few Native American friends in school- what a cool thought- To have a talent bestowed upon you-
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 13, 2005 9:20:53 GMT -5
Those are beautiful.
Tami
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