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Offline uwe

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Clovis and Folsom
« on: September 09, 2008, 04:20:47 pm »
Does anybody make the Clovis spearheads? What is the special technic to make them? Tge same question goes ahead with the Folsom.

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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2008, 04:43:57 pm »
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2008, 05:01:01 pm »
Its all about the nipple!  >:D
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2008, 05:42:17 pm »
Yeah the nipples are very important .   Trap

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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2008, 09:04:47 pm »
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2008, 09:05:09 pm »
  Yep, have to agree with everybody. You can never go wrong with a high, proud, nipple.
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2008, 12:02:42 am »
If you're playing with more than two your a sick man!  :o  ;D
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2008, 06:35:39 am »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I guess I just have my mind in the gutter. ;)
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2008, 08:12:22 am »
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     I guess I just have my mind in the gutter.
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Pappy, don't feel like the Lone Ranger!  ;D
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2008, 12:13:09 pm »
I'm a Clovis expert (Show me your Nipple!)
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2008, 01:59:05 pm »
Careful now.... ;D
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2008, 10:03:31 pm »
As Mullett pointed out, the most desired nipple will be well delinated and not diffusely spread over the  rest of the piece.  The hue and texture   will be dependent on the rest of the body with firmness usually being the most sought after characteristic.   A failuire to be fully extended will usually end in a failure of the entire piece.

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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2008, 10:05:50 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2008, 11:11:24 pm »
Mullet, appreciate the happy faces from an expert knapper like yourself.  One more thought on the nipple and I'll shut up and let more knowledgeable people comment.  When working the nipple one must always keep in mind that each nipple has its own unique characteristics.  Some require only gentle manipulation before they become properly extended, while others require a more aggressive approach.  Whichever the case, each must be massaged properly to achieve its maximum extension and firmness.  When this  is accomplished a satisfactory piece can then be knocked off.

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Re: Clovis and Folsom
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2008, 11:24:08 pm »
Hahahahha, xin your killin me hehehehhehe!!
 uwe: Wish I had some wisdom to share on this point type - have tried fluting several times (and will continue to try) with the same disasterous results. From what I gather: you need a fairly thick point with a good median ridge, set up a nice nipple on the base end, then strike or use pressure with a jig to flute. I haven't tried it that many times (am gun shy) . It's doable obviously - wish I had more info :).
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