Modern #flintknapping. Three points made of transparent quartzite, clear quartz crystal & white planar quartz. #archaeology
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Modern #flintknapping. Three points made of transparent quartzite, clear quartz crystal & white planar quartz. #archaeology
For day three of #archInk prompt: flint
I created a digital collage of tools used during flint knapping and the by products spreading around the production zone: flakes and blades.
#archaeology #archInk2025
I created a digital collage of tools used during flint knapping and the by products spreading around the production zone: flakes and blades.
#archaeology #archInk2025
October 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For day three of #archInk prompt: flint
I created a digital collage of tools used during flint knapping and the by products spreading around the production zone: flakes and blades.
#archaeology #archInk2025
I created a digital collage of tools used during flint knapping and the by products spreading around the production zone: flakes and blades.
#archaeology #archInk2025
Where to begin? I need at least 4 samples of each novaculite & Big Fork chert: 2 raw & 2 for heat treating. That will give a comparison of each color before & after thermal alteration. #Archaeology #rocks
March 23, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Where to begin? I need at least 4 samples of each novaculite & Big Fork chert: 2 raw & 2 for heat treating. That will give a comparison of each color before & after thermal alteration. #Archaeology #rocks
Flintknapping
February 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Flintknapping
Flintknapping arrowheads from chert for primitive skills and hunting
January 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Flintknapping arrowheads from chert for primitive skills and hunting
The 1st 5 flakes removed from 1 side shows it is a multicolor jasper. The cortex is off-white, then under that is a dark gray layer abruptly changing to a well-defined thin pale tan layer. Below the tan is strong brown mottled with maroon. 2/ #flintknapping #Archaeology
June 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The 1st 5 flakes removed from 1 side shows it is a multicolor jasper. The cortex is off-white, then under that is a dark gray layer abruptly changing to a well-defined thin pale tan layer. Below the tan is strong brown mottled with maroon. 2/ #flintknapping #Archaeology
I found more of the black & gray novaculite I had lying around here. This piece shows very well the 2 different layers. #lithics #rocks #archaeology #flintknapping
December 16, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I found more of the black & gray novaculite I had lying around here. This piece shows very well the 2 different layers. #lithics #rocks #archaeology #flintknapping
Awaiting inspiration: L>R) Catahoula quartzitic sandstone (west-central Louisiana), multi-colored novaculite (Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas), & Tallahatta "quartzite" silicified sandstone (east-central Mississippi). #Archaeology #rocks #flintknapping
April 24, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Awaiting inspiration: L>R) Catahoula quartzitic sandstone (west-central Louisiana), multi-colored novaculite (Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas), & Tallahatta "quartzite" silicified sandstone (east-central Mississippi). #Archaeology #rocks #flintknapping
Did you know flintknapping is one of the oldest crafts—over 3 million years old? 🔥
From arrowheads to blades, it’s a skill shaped by time.
What’s the oldest craft from your country? Drop it below! ⬇️
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#flintknapping #ancientcrafts #culturallegacy
From arrowheads to blades, it’s a skill shaped by time.
What’s the oldest craft from your country? Drop it below! ⬇️
awrldvew.com
#flintknapping #ancientcrafts #culturallegacy
April 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Did you know flintknapping is one of the oldest crafts—over 3 million years old? 🔥
From arrowheads to blades, it’s a skill shaped by time.
What’s the oldest craft from your country? Drop it below! ⬇️
awrldvew.com
#flintknapping #ancientcrafts #culturallegacy
From arrowheads to blades, it’s a skill shaped by time.
What’s the oldest craft from your country? Drop it below! ⬇️
awrldvew.com
#flintknapping #ancientcrafts #culturallegacy
In fact, we were able to refit about 20 flakes of one distinctly identifiable chert material at Site 22PR533. We had about 8 distinct materials that showed that we had only 15 cm of vertical migration from bioturbation.
Here is progress knapping the pebble. 4/ #archaeology #flintknapping
Here is progress knapping the pebble. 4/ #archaeology #flintknapping
June 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In fact, we were able to refit about 20 flakes of one distinctly identifiable chert material at Site 22PR533. We had about 8 distinct materials that showed that we had only 15 cm of vertical migration from bioturbation.
Here is progress knapping the pebble. 4/ #archaeology #flintknapping
Here is progress knapping the pebble. 4/ #archaeology #flintknapping
The grainy red jasper flakes better & there is a luster change. Now if I can just thermally alter a larger piece without it heat fracturing & spalling. #flintknapping #archaeology
August 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The grainy red jasper flakes better & there is a luster change. Now if I can just thermally alter a larger piece without it heat fracturing & spalling. #flintknapping #archaeology
Good idea. I know both those guys. I might also try some of the local flintknapping clubs. A few of those ppl play fast and loose with knapping where they maybe should not. Currently, the site form is off for agency review. They may have se insights, too.
December 14, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Good idea. I know both those guys. I might also try some of the local flintknapping clubs. A few of those ppl play fast and loose with knapping where they maybe should not. Currently, the site form is off for agency review. They may have se insights, too.
Two abraders I use for #flintknapping. The white sandstone abrader (R) I've been using for decades. The ferruginous sandstone abrader (L) I started using after I misplaced the white one. #archaeology
March 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Two abraders I use for #flintknapping. The white sandstone abrader (R) I've been using for decades. The ferruginous sandstone abrader (L) I started using after I misplaced the white one. #archaeology
Modern reproduction Reed (Caddo ca. AD 900-1400) arrowhead on northwest Arkansas heat-treated chert. #Archaeology #flintknapping
August 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Modern reproduction Reed (Caddo ca. AD 900-1400) arrowhead on northwest Arkansas heat-treated chert. #Archaeology #flintknapping
Free day at the Bullock Museum this Sunday! 🎉 It’s H-E-B Free First Sunday plus the Texas Archeology Fair with hands-on history, demos, and more.
While you’re exploring, stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet us and learn how you can support people reclaiming their lives after Long Covid.
While you’re exploring, stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet us and learn how you can support people reclaiming their lives after Long Covid.
September 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Free day at the Bullock Museum this Sunday! 🎉 It’s H-E-B Free First Sunday plus the Texas Archeology Fair with hands-on history, demos, and more.
While you’re exploring, stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet us and learn how you can support people reclaiming their lives after Long Covid.
While you’re exploring, stop by the Long Covid Collective booth to meet us and learn how you can support people reclaiming their lives after Long Covid.
Heat-treated silcrete blade core (hard hammer percussion) #archaeology #flintknapping #anthropology🏺
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Heat-treated silcrete blade core (hard hammer percussion) #archaeology #flintknapping #anthropology🏺
Idk why, but around this time of year I always want to start flintknapping.
I need to bring back an old hobby like I need another hole in my head, but in a trepanation kind of a way
I need to bring back an old hobby like I need another hole in my head, but in a trepanation kind of a way
October 26, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Idk why, but around this time of year I always want to start flintknapping.
I need to bring back an old hobby like I need another hole in my head, but in a trepanation kind of a way
I need to bring back an old hobby like I need another hole in my head, but in a trepanation kind of a way
November 14, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Recovered more of my lithic material from the old shed. Here are 2 different banded cherts. I don't remember the source locations, but I believe it to be north-central Florida. #Flintknapping #Archaeology
July 1, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Recovered more of my lithic material from the old shed. Here are 2 different banded cherts. I don't remember the source locations, but I believe it to be north-central Florida. #Flintknapping #Archaeology
The other day I sliced my finger with this white quartz flake. This afternoon I donned some gloves & finished #flintknapping it into a ca. 1500 BC-AD 600 Palmillas point. #Archaeology
July 25, 2024 at 8:55 PM
The other day I sliced my finger with this white quartz flake. This afternoon I donned some gloves & finished #flintknapping it into a ca. 1500 BC-AD 600 Palmillas point. #Archaeology
Ann & I went to a big rock sale some 55 mi away today. To many rocks, never, but still somewhat overwhelming.
The highlight was this red jasper. While jasper usually is smooth & dense, there's a type that has coarse quartz particles. This is that jasper. #rocks #Flintknapping #archaeology
The highlight was this red jasper. While jasper usually is smooth & dense, there's a type that has coarse quartz particles. This is that jasper. #rocks #Flintknapping #archaeology
October 11, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Ann & I went to a big rock sale some 55 mi away today. To many rocks, never, but still somewhat overwhelming.
The highlight was this red jasper. While jasper usually is smooth & dense, there's a type that has coarse quartz particles. This is that jasper. #rocks #Flintknapping #archaeology
The highlight was this red jasper. While jasper usually is smooth & dense, there's a type that has coarse quartz particles. This is that jasper. #rocks #Flintknapping #archaeology
I do some flintknapping but it's pretty sporadic.
August 12, 2023 at 6:44 PM
I do some flintknapping but it's pretty sporadic.
I am often asked what I do with the flakes from flintknapping when making a large tool (and am occasionally accused of being wasteful). But many are saved for arrowheads or other tools, while others are saved for workshops so students can practice making scrapers and flake tools.
November 28, 2024 at 5:40 PM
I am often asked what I do with the flakes from flintknapping when making a large tool (and am occasionally accused of being wasteful). But many are saved for arrowheads or other tools, while others are saved for workshops so students can practice making scrapers and flake tools.
It's great fun :) I was taught by Karl Lee, master flintknapper and all round top bloke. You can see his stuff at www.primitive-technology.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's great fun :) I was taught by Karl Lee, master flintknapper and all round top bloke. You can see his stuff at www.primitive-technology.co.uk
Late Woodland to Mississippian period Mississippian Triangular (ca. AD 900-1700) arrowhead made on heat-treated Florida fossiliferous chert. Mississippian Triangulars go by many regional names (Madison, Hamilto, etc.), with variations on sizes, bases & lateral edges. #Flintknapping #Archaeology
July 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Late Woodland to Mississippian period Mississippian Triangular (ca. AD 900-1700) arrowhead made on heat-treated Florida fossiliferous chert. Mississippian Triangulars go by many regional names (Madison, Hamilto, etc.), with variations on sizes, bases & lateral edges. #Flintknapping #Archaeology