WOODY BLACKWELL BIFACE
This corner notched biface was made by Woody Blackwell. Woody describes
the different stages-of-manufacture in his flintknapping instruction CD
called "Flintknapping, The Art of the Ancients."
This biface
exhibits several different manufacturing processes. One of the notches
and part of the edge is finished. But other areas of the biface have
been left unfinished. One of the blade edges has three good examples of
isolated platforms that have yet to be removed with pressure. There are
also examples of edge serrations, percussion and pressure flaking and an
isolated platform located in the center of the base. |
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WHERE TO GET THE CD: In the fall
of 2004, one of today's top flintknappers, Woody Blackwell, joined with
Derek McLean to create the DVD "Flintknapping, the Art of the
Ancients." During the filming of the DVD, Woody created a preform
which featured a number of subtle flintknapping techniques such as
notching, serrating, fluting, and most importantly, isolated percussion
platforms. This high quality cast is made directly from that info-packed
preform. It is a valuable tool for people interested in pursuing this art form,
as well as wonderful teaching aid when describing the process to a
student. Derek McLean |
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