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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: lostarrow on June 10, 2014, 03:02:13 pm

Title: Red Glass
Post by: lostarrow on June 10, 2014, 03:02:13 pm
I think I'm getting the hang of it. After a few dozen points ( mostly with crap local material, due to not wanting to mess up the nice stuff Knapper gave me) I  feel I have a fair grasp of the mechanics involved. I found that practicing on some  predictable material  like glass gave me a better understanding of how the flakes can/ should / might come off. Now all I need is  plenty of practice and the time to do it ::) ;D. 
  I stopped by the local stained glass shop to see what they had. He melts various bits in a kiln to make a 15"-18" disc about 5/16" thick . He gave me a chunk of one that didn't turn out like he wanted to try it out. This is what I came up with. Please , all constructive criticism appreciated.
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: mullet on June 10, 2014, 03:36:29 pm
It looks pretty darn good to me.
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: Outbackbob48 on June 10, 2014, 03:52:31 pm
Lost Arrow, looks like ya got the mechanics down, just keep on knappin and you will learn to refine your skills, Just takes lots of material and practice. I like the red glass , I don't see it to often. Nice lookin point. Bob
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: JEB on June 10, 2014, 05:39:18 pm
That is a nice looking point.
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: cowboy on June 10, 2014, 06:53:21 pm
That is an interesting source! He may be able to supply you with really cool variations. Nice point! Knap on.
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: TRACY on June 10, 2014, 07:53:39 pm
Looks real good! I still struggle with it but getting them thin from the start helps with the final product.

Tracy
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: Parnell on June 10, 2014, 10:59:48 pm
Really cool point!
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: lostarrow on June 11, 2014, 12:12:04 am
I'm by no means there yet, but looking forward to the journey. I learn a little more from each one. Still need lots of work on the thinning. The glass seems to lessen the learning curve. Plus, they can always make more glass if I screw a piece up.  ;)  . I need to make myself some more serious tools as well. Just have to find the time ::) Thanks everyone for posting such inspiring works.
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: Knapper on June 11, 2014, 11:40:33 am
I like it. Glass can make you slow down and think. Otherwise you end up with a broken point. good learning material
Knapper
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: Zuma on June 11, 2014, 04:51:37 pm
 It looks like candy. I weened myself on glass too.
I was stone poor. Nice point.
Zuma
Title: Re: Red Glass
Post by: YosemiteBen on June 11, 2014, 05:27:41 pm
go to a hobby shop and look for mosaic glass.