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Old 08-16-2011, 11:40 AM
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Where do you get material for knapping?
I've been trying to find where to buy flint/chert/obsidian/anything since none of it naturally occurs within 100 miles of me. Is there anywhere I can buy it aside from ebay?
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Old 08-16-2011, 12:35 PM
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You can look on Paleo Planet or try websites like neolithics.com.
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Old 08-16-2011, 01:27 PM
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Check your local lanscape supply yards. Chances are you'll find knappable rock. Quartz and basalt/siltstone were used by the ancient peoples in the area. These stones are not easy to knapp, so you might want to get some glass. Black glass is identical to black obsidian.

Here's an interesting link to lithic resources used in the pre-history of your area:

http://library.bridgew.edu/exhibits/...MAS-v38n03.pdf
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Old 08-16-2011, 04:28 PM
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Resources in addition to those mentioned.

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Flintknapping flints, Cherts, Spalls, Rock stone & more!

Riverbend Lapidary - Lapidary Rough Knapping Rough Slabs Agate Jasper Bloodstone Flint Chert Lapidary Equipment
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Old 08-16-2011, 09:28 PM
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Great, thanks guys!
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Old 08-16-2011, 10:08 PM
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If you are just looking for "any" knapping material, hit up your local glass shop. Usually they will have some remnants around that they'll be glad to just let you take. Often you'll get some colorful, good quality stuff.
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I have heard of folks making stuff out of old toilet tanks and computer screen glass..these should be easy to find.
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Old 08-17-2011, 10:34 AM
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I'm ideally looking for onondaga chert or something similar but I'll take whatever I can get to practice.
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Old 08-17-2011, 12:26 PM
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Yeah the toilet bowl point would have some nice white, yellow, and brown colors to it!!! Sorry DesertWalker i could'nt stand it. jk.




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Old 08-18-2011, 08:38 AM
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I said the tank, not the bowl...ewww...lol
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