Reduction percussion preforming pressure flaking finishing notching stemming troubleshooting you will also learn tips about. Bruce bradley demonstrates ancient methods of making tools from flint. Covered are the differences between copper and antler billets, pressure flakers and punches, in what situations they are best used and how to use them to work difficult flakes, and especially, those odd, square edged chunks you thought would never make anything worth while. Bradley explains and shows the process of stone tool manufacture. A recipe for hafting glue this page was last updated on 07 march 2012.
Texas spalls these spalls are raw and do not need heat treated to have good workability. Flintknapping supplies flints, cherts, spalls, rock stone. How to master flint knapping for survival and preparedness. The knapping store a wonderful selection of handmade knives and tools. Jim redfearn, both of whom have a talent for teaching while knapping. Bradley is the founder of tapology tap festival for youth, the flintstone hoofers and cofounder of creative expressions dance studio. Texas spalls flintknapping supplies llc flint,tools. Flint knapping agate with traditional tools and techniques part 3 by flintknapperjimmy. A history of flintknapping experimentation, 18381976 and. If you have the slightest interest in this wonderful skill, flint knapping, then this is the one film that is almost a necessity. Flintknapped custom stone knives, points, blades and other articles from flintknapper, jack faxon, specializing in collectable, handcrafted, stone art for display or everyday use. This is a reasonably priced and fully comprehensive approach to learning flint knapping.
Bruce bradley shape the flint right in front of me. Wanting to watch helpful videos on flint knapping how tos you can view a list of videos below. Dvdmdp making the dalton point dvd video with jim redfearn. Sometimes, it was more efficient to make larger tools from a series of small blades. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. In an experimental study, berehowyj used a range of flakes knapped from. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Huntergatherers relied upon this key wilderness survival skill to create important tools and hunting implements. Ooak heartwoodsapwood padauk handled obsidian knife primitive style flint knapping natural stone knife bespoke, one of a kind knife. Its called knapping, dont worry its just a posh word for snapping flint. What to look for in quality flint or flint knapping how to video the people of the stone.
Apr 09, 2017 flint knapping for beginners this article was submitted as a guest publication by an outside source. My points keep breaking when i start to get them thin. Youll start by learning the 6 rules that govern all flintknapping, and why they are important. Puget sound knappers library we are in the process of putting together a library of flintknapping reference material and psk home movies for the use of psk members.
Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 2 duration. Bradley is an active professional archaeologist and educator with the university of exeter in england and is known worldwide for his knowledge of stone tools. A common skill until the discovery of smelting, the human race relied on this technique. So after buying a basic flintknapping kit i wanted more information before trying it. Flintknapping featuring clovis technology with bruce bradley phd. Dvds flintknapping and knife making nantahala trading post. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 8 duration. This dvd supplies the right information to anyone wanting to learn. I must say though, as good as this tape is, it is very desirable to also own the companion book, the art of flint knapping, by d. Curriculum vitae bruce arlan bradley personal data. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 2 youtube. This book is like a bible as far as this craft goes. John lord giving a demonstration of flint knapping at a tees archaeology dayschool.
Jul 01, 2014 steve watts flint knapping videos by chad on july 1, 2014 in primitive skills, toolcraft two great videos of steve watts briefly discussing and demonstrating the skills and context of knapped points. There are many, many knockoffs of this work, but nothing i have run across equals it. Several members have generously donated the videos and books and where necessary the are being converted to dvd format. It went from theory on the pages to fact as i watched mr. Watch as each piece is skillfully produced duplicating this ancient skill as you reach a better understanding of our past. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 7 youtube.
The original germanic term knopp meant to strike, shape, or work, so it could theoretically have referred equally well. Alfred bruce bradley, performing artist and educator, is a flint michigan native, mr. Flint knapping how to video the people of the stone. Both the book and video have become classics but still remain the most powerful standalone teaching tools in the business. Up next 342 clunky stone flintknapping part 14 new larger percussion flaker duration. Both the book and video have become classics but still remain the most powerful standalone teaching tools in. Pdf dynamic approaches to teaching lithic technology. In this paper i attempt to discuss all flint knapping experiments. For example, heres an overview video on how to make a simple arrowhead by flint knapping. If you are not sure on where to begin, please visit our flint knapping buyers guide for tips on tool selection and stone purchasing. See more ideas about flint knapping, survival skills and primitive survival. They are a good choice for the beginner or expert knapper. This is a playlist featuring bruce bradley as he demonstrates and discusses the process of flintknapping.
Follow craig on his youtube account at neolithics918 for useful information on the art of flintknapping, the products and tools, and materials. Knapping arrowheads from glass part 2 by david canterbury. Making a knife from a flint stone is easier than you think, it only takes a few minutes to make a razor sharp edge. Have you ever hunted flint shaped by our ancestors. Are you a collector of modern day flintknapped articles. Flint knapping and knife making dvds nantahala trading post.
This was the best purchase ive ever made as far as materials on learning how to flint knap. This allowed toolmakers to conserve rare stones and replace sections of a blade as they wore out. A flint knapper is an individual who shapes stone through the process of knapping or striking with another object lithic reduction. If you would like to speak with someone on the phone, please include a phone number and the best time to reach you. You need the time, tools and desire to want to flint knap. My favorite knapping video, followed by videos by mr. Art of flintknapping companion dvd flint knapping videos. This film demonstrates the fundamentals of the art of flint knapping. Many people continue to practice the skill today, including traditional bowyers, experimental archaeologists, and primitive skills enthusiasts. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 1 by idig2. Mar 16, 2008 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Knapping is the shaping of flint, chert, obsidian or other conchoidal fracturing stone through the process of lithic reduction to manufacture stone tools, strikers for flintlock firearms, or to produce flatfaced stones for building or facing walls, and flushwork decoration. Link buttons with white backgrounds havent been completed. Flintknapping tutorial featuring clovis technology with bruce bradley phd.
See more ideas about flint knapping, indian artifacts and native american artifacts. These spalls are and average of 35inches long and have been cleaned and graded. See more ideas about flint knapping, native american artifacts and survival. Practice really, but his dvd really did help me get an idea of how theory met the real world of judging, preparing and shaping the stone. Thank you to both eddie and julie for putting together such a fine piece of work. In this paper i attempt to discuss all flintknapping experiments. We have developed this site to help knappers of all skill levels by providing them with the highest quality knapping tools, ishi sticks, moose. This video is a lot cheaper than tutition to the university of exeter where dr. Yes, after watching this dvd i did some flintknapping of my own.
Also would be good to take a class to get hands on experience. Dvdaof the art of flint knapping video companion dvd video with d. For the best experience please update your browser. I mostly just broke rocks but believe it or not every now and then i would turn. Mar 21, 2008 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. This is flint knapping by kim w wilson on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 4 youtube. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 1 youtube. The dvd really helped bring the information together. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 5 duration. Mar 21, 2008 flint knapping a spear head from english flint with will. Now im off to buy some tools, and some stone to knap.
Waldorf uses his skills to bring to life the techniques illustrated in his book. Bruce bradley flintknapping demonstration 1 video dailymotion. Flint knapping is the ageold art of making arrowheads and other edged stone tools. While a graduate student, i taught flintknapping and stone tool use to. The next best thing to a live knapping demonstration is a video.
See more ideas about flint knapping, primitive survival and survival. This dvd picks up where the classic art of flint knapping video companion leaves off. Start chipping today with our custom tool kits, help articles, dvds, books and all things knapping. Flintknapping featuring clovis technology with bruce. Learn the basics of traditional flint knapping from tom kuhn.
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