Abo Knapping Techniques with Roger Warmuskerken
This DVD explains techniques used to
make arrowheads using only primitive tools, such as
were available
to native North American peoples. Abo, short for aboriginal,
is the
term modern knappers use to describe the use of these
techniques.
This DVD is useful for both th experienced, beginning,
knapper, abo,
or copper knappers since all the basic principles
are similar.
By watching this DVD you will learn how to find the
center line on a
piece of flint, how to prepare platforms and recognize
the importance
of preparing them correctly. Roger covers thinning,
notching with
antler and rib bone, this is something that eludes
most modern
knappers. He also covers edging sawn slabs with percussion.
He
guides the viewer through all these subjects by clearly
demonstrating
the aspects of each topic.
"This is by far one of the best antler knapping
instructional videos
I have seen. Roger Warmuskerken is without question
one of the
most proficient and respected abo knappers of our
time..."
Mark Bracken
www.flintknappingtools.com