Folsum, Percussion Fluting Part 1

This is a 2 part series showing how to Flute a Folsom point using direct percussion as well as indirect percussion with an antler. In both cases, the preform tip is supported against a stone anvil padded with leather. The preforms were made entirely using hammerstones and antler billets and no modern tools were used. Part 1 discusses Folsom technology and looks at casts of original Folsoms. This is followed by demonstrating direct percussion fluting. Part 2 demonstrates indirect percussion fluting using an antler punch.

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• Folsom
• Clovis
• Flintknapping
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[rednecklowlife]

i found a burinated fluted point base. broke in half at 2inches. they used it as a tool . i am a member of ohio arch society.i had it at kent state uni. and they took and had a casting of it. and wrote a paper on it.. found it believe it or not. when i was like 9 yrs old. the very first artifact i ever found. and now iam 45 yrs old. been hunting artifacts all these yrs. and never found another fluted point. plenty of lancolets but no flutys. iam still looking though.lol!

[paleomanjim]

@rednecklowlife That must have been a great feeling ot have found something like that! I have never found a fluted point of any kind and probably never will! I guess I will have to be satisfied making my own....

[ashnbrandon1]

do u get mad when u break a point?

[paleomanjim]

@ashnbrandon1 I get frustrated for of course! I have a friend who often stomps on the point if it does not go well!

[scarz1951]

Jim what is a cast of a point? Thanks. Great vids. I'm learning by watching them.

[paleomanjim]

Casts are usually resin (epoxy) replicas of original artifacts such as arrowheads and flint knives. The original is cast to make a mold which can be used to make the casts....jim

[PeterPeli]

are there any vids that teach how to make arrowheades from start to finish?????

[Drumheller1108]

flutes were mainly used by the paleo indians around 13,000 years ago.

[61804shill]

Great explanation of the full fluting...Beautiful pieces be they authentic or resin, all works of skill and mastery of the art.

[MadEclectic]

Another awesome video. I really like the closeups of the nipple prep, and the hot tip on NOT grinding the guide/isolation edges. Until now I was positive Folsoms had to use pressure jigs. Learning a lot from you - Thanks!

[scarz1951]

I thought that's what they were but would rather show my ignorance or uncertainty by asking a question than by keeping my mouth shut and remaining ignorant of a fact. Thanks.