CAST #MOD-1

WOODY BLACKWELL BIFACE
USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CD:
"FLINTKNAPPING, THE ART OF THE ANCIENTS"
COPYRIGHT AUGUST 31, 2005 PETER A. BOSTROM
Woody Blackwell biface.
ORIGINAL ARTIFACT ILLUSTRATED
CAST #MOD-1

    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.

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.
    DVDs are $29.95 and available exclusively at www.mcleandesign.com/woodydvd.html. Lithic Casting Lab is the exclusive distributor of this companion tool.

Derek McLean

Woody Blackwell biface.
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ORIGINAL ARTIFACT ILLUSTRATED
WOODY BLACKWELL BIFACE

     This picture shows the biface in three views. This biface measures 5 13/16  inches (14.7 cm) long. 

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