My Turn
This is my first effort - I was aiming to get a nice flake off the bottom of that lump of rock. My flakes actually shattered and I left a nasty step for the next person (Kath) to navigate. :-D
That's a piece of antler in my hand - a soft hammer. Pebbles are used as "hard hammers" for larger flints.
My flint knapping photos were taken on a day course with John and Val Lord. They have a website here:
John has also written a book that's very useful as a beginner:
www.flintknapping.co.uk/shop.html
And John's son Will is also an expert in flint knapping and excellent teacher. He also runs courses, and will teach hide working, prehistoric jewellery making, bow-making and so forth as well.
© Susannah Relf All Rights Reserved
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited
My Turn
This is my first effort - I was aiming to get a nice flake off the bottom of that lump of rock. My flakes actually shattered and I left a nasty step for the next person (Kath) to navigate. :-D
That's a piece of antler in my hand - a soft hammer. Pebbles are used as "hard hammers" for larger flints.
My flint knapping photos were taken on a day course with John and Val Lord. They have a website here:
John has also written a book that's very useful as a beginner:
www.flintknapping.co.uk/shop.html
And John's son Will is also an expert in flint knapping and excellent teacher. He also runs courses, and will teach hide working, prehistoric jewellery making, bow-making and so forth as well.
© Susannah Relf All Rights Reserved
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited