1792 - Flintknapping Quartz Crystal
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WHAT IS HIGH GRADE STONE?
Anything you can run a 1/2" or more flake with a pressure flaker.
HEAT TREATING:
Heat treat a few FLAKES of everything you got except HIGH GRADE Raw Stone, Obsidian, Dacite, Basalt, Hornstone, Sonora, Fort Payne, or Rhyolite. Start with flakes and spalls less than 1" thick for 200°F for 24 hours to dry it out. Then raise the temp to 275°F and hold for 4 hours. Let cool down for 12 hours. Chip and compare. If no difference, put back I at 200°F for 1/2 hour, then raise to 275 for 1/2 hour, then raise to 325 for 4 hours.
Let cool down for 12 hours. Chip and compare. If no difference, put back in at 200°F for 1/2 hour, then raise to 275 for 1/2 hour, then raise to 325 for 1/2 hour, the raise to 375 for 4 hours.
Repeat with temp going up 50°F until you reach 600°F or nice chippable stone. Whichever comes first. If no good result, or things blow up, let us know.
KNAP-IN LIST BY STATE
Updated February 20, 2024
Alabama
Moundville Alabama Knap-in
Moundville Archaeological Park
634 Mound State Parkway
Moundville, AL 35474
205-371-8732
March 1-2, 2024
Brown Bear Knap-in and Artifact Show
Brown Bear Canoe and Kayak Rentals LLC
107 Michael Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
256-885-6546
256-457-4110
October 20-22, 2023
TBA 2024
Arkansas
Mammoth Spring State Park Flint Knapping Exhibition
17 US-63
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
870-625-7364 (Park)
April 6-7, 2024
Ouachita Renegade Ranch Knap-in
3700 Hwy 88 East
Mena, AR 71953
479-216-0155
September 8-10, 2023
TBA 2024
Water Creek Knap-in
Hwy 14
Yellville, AR 72687
870-404-6046
870-656-2022
May 2-5, 2024
October, 2024
Caddo Ridge Knap-in
DeGray Lake State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Rd
Bismark, AR 71929
501-446-0358
501-865-5850 (Park)
March 21-24, 2024
Florida
Silver River Knap-in and Prehistoric Arts Festival
Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center
Silver Springs State Park
Ocala, FL 34470
352-236-5401
TBA 2025
Stone Age and Primitive Arts Fesival
Letchworth-Love Mounds State Park
4500 Sunray Rd South
Tallahassee, FL 32309
850-766-9032
850-487-7989 (Park)
February 10-11, 2024
Georgia
Flint River Knap-in
Whigham Community Club
1262 Old Hwy 84
Whigham, GA 39897
229-220-1022
February 24-25, 2024
The Real Squeal Artifact Show and Primitive Arts Show (Lyons Knap-in)
Partin Park
168 Miot St
Lyons, GA 30436
478-763-4994
478-206-2778 (Text only)
October 14, 2023
TBA 2024
Iowa
Skunk River Knap-in
Henry County Conservation Department
South-Shore Campground
Oakland Mills Park
Intersection of 255th St & Franklin Ave
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
309-781-3166
319-986-5067 (Campground)
September 5-7, 2024
Illinois
Devil's Hole Knap-in
Pleasant Ridge Park
401 Pleasant Hills Rd
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-397-1377
May 30-June 2, 2024
Evergreen Lake Knap-in
Comlara Park
13001 Recreation Area Dr
Hudson, IL 61748
309-265-8053
309-660-7402
309-338-6933
July 20-23, 2023
TBA 2024
Kampsville Knap-in
McCully Heritage Project
592 Crawford Creek Rd
Kampsville, IL 62053
618-653-4687
October 12, 2024
Indiana
Southern Indiana Primitive Arts Fest and Knap-in
Leavenworth Roadside Park
38°11'44"N 86°20'8"W
Leavenworth, IN 47137
June 16-17, 2023
TBA 2024
Kansas
Neosho River Knap-in
Elmore Park
North 3rd St.
Chetopa, KS 67336
620-429-5584
May 31-June 1, 2024
Dark River Artifacts Show
Riverfront Community Center
123 S. Esplanade
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-651-2132
April 6, 2024
Neshota Knap-in
Old Cowtown Museum
1865 Museum Blvd
Wichita, KS 67203
316-219-1871
June 8-11, 2023
TBA 2024
Kentucky
Old Mulkey Knap-in and Artifact Show
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
38 Old Mulkey Park Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
270-487-8481
May 20, 2023
TBA 2024
Red River Gorge Knap-in
Gladie Visitor Center
Red River Gorge
3451 Sky Bridge Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
606-663-8100 (Visitor Center)
September 17, 2023
TBA 2024
Louisiana
Niblett Bluff Knap-in
Niblett Bluff Park
3409 Niblett Bluff Rd
Vinton, LA 70668
337-528-2496
April, 2024
October, 2024
Maryland
Willow Grove Primitive Technology Weekend
Cromwell Valley Park Office
2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
410-887-2503
October 14-15, 2023
TBA 2024
Michigan
The Robert Love Memorial Knap-in
Central Michigan Sportsman's Club
4391 E. Stanton Rd
Stanton, MI
April 20-21, 2024
Michigan Flintknappers Summer Knap-in
Ludington State Park, Warming Hut
Ludington, MI
wrjk@michiganflintknappers.com
July 27-28, 2024
Michigan Flintknappers Fall Knap-in
(Look for signs at Leenanau Casino)
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
Email: phlint1@comcast.net
Fall TBA 2024
Minnesota
The Hairy Mosquito Trading Company
Primitive Arts Fest and Knap-in
21287 US Highway 169
Milaca, MN 56353
July 13-14, 2024
Missouri
Overton Osage Knap-in
MRVSEA Campground
Across from: 24249 Hwy 179
Booneville, MO 65233
660-621-1293 (Campground)
TBA 2024
Bois D'Arc Primitive Skills Gathering and Knap-in
Hulston Mill Historical Park
County Road 92
Greenfield, MO 65661
417-840-1615
417-234-0666
September 25-28, 2024
MOJAM
United Bowhunters of Missouri Festival
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center
2546 N. Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
636-290-5213
417-866-5253 (Convention Center)
February 10-12, 2023
TBA 2024
MOJAM
Indian Foothills Park
1505 E. Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
314-304-7076
660-815-0504
July 18-20, 2024
Annual Knights Arrow Gathering
755 N. Farm Road 51
Bois D'Arc, MO 65612
417-258-0073
kloekeetah13@gmail.com
TBA 2024
2nd Annual SAC River Knap-in
Hulston Mill Historical Park
County Road 92
Greenfield, MO 65661
417-637-0281
May 9-12, 2024
North Carolina
Schiele Museum Knap-in
1500 E. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-866-6900
August 4-6, 2023
TBA 2024
New York
Letchworth Knap-in
Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
585-493-3600
585-237-3303
January 27, 2024 (Convention Center)
April 20, 2024 (Convention Center)
August 23, 2024 (Highbanks Recreation Area)
November 9, 2024 (Convention Center)
Ohio
Flint Ridge Knap-in
Coshocton County Fairgrounds
724 S. 7th St
Coshocton, OH 43812
330-473-7041
740-501-8483
May 24-26, 2024 (Spring)
August 30-September 1, 2024 (Fall)
World Atlatl Association Lithic Society Knap-in
Coshocton Fairgrounds
707 Kenilworth Dr
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-331-4351
740-698-6553
September 1-3, 2023
TBA 2024
Hocking Hills Knap-in
Hocking Hills State Park
20160 State Route 664 South
Logan, OH 43138
hockinghillsstatepark.com
740-385-6841
February 18, 2024
Hocking Hills Knap-in
Amvet Post 1776
649 Radio Ln
Logan, OH 43138
740-279-9995 (Vendors)
October 21-23, 2023
TBA 2024
Oklahoma
OJAM
Oklahoma Selbow Society Jamboree
Lake Carl Blackwell
11000 Oklahoma Hwy 51 West
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-747-7776
580-370-0656
March 21-24, 2024
Oregon
Glass Buttes Knap-in
BLM Land
Directions on Glass Buttes Knap-in Website
Email: rockylmale@yahoo.com
March 23-31, 2024
Pennsylvania
Bald Eagle Knap-in
Camp Anderson
1057 Vanscoyoc Hollow Rd
Tyrone, PA 16686
814-381-7172
717-426-3611
June 22-25, 2023
TBA 2024
Tennessee
North Central TN Primitive Arts Gathering and Knap-in
(In conjunction with Bernard Meyers Memorial Shoot)
1695 Old Sylvia Rd
Dickson, TN 37055
September 21, 2024
Twin Oaks Primitive Arts Gathering and Knap-in
Twin Oaks Bowhunters
1079 Ashley Rd
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
931-980-9116
931-472-8627
September 15-27, 2023
TBA 2024
Tennessee Classic Knap-in
Twin Oaks Bowhunters
1079 Ashley Rd
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
615-456-5961
931-362-3717
May 3-5, 2024
Tennessee River Rendezvous
215 Ashley Rd (Hwy 69)
Saltillo, TN 38370
April 12-13, 2024
Eagleville Knap-in/ Duck River Knap-in
TN Valley Pioneer Power Assoc. Grounds
747 Chapel Hill Rd
Eagleville, TN 37060
615-310-1854
615-504-1851
July 8-10, 2023
TBA 2024
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park Knap-in and Archaeoskills
732 Stone Fort Dr
Manchester, TN 37355
931-247-4673
October 6-7, 2023
TBA 2024
Fort Watauga Fall Knap-in
Sycamore Shoals State Historical Park
1651 W. Elk Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
888-867-2757
May 11, 2024 (Spring)
TBA (Fall 2024)
Texas
Heart of Texas Knap-in
Richard's Park Pavillion
Brady, TX 76825
512-789-4452
210-219-4858
May 2-5, 2024 (Spring)
TBA (Fall 2024)
Wisconsin
Copper Pound and Knap-in
Alma Center Campground (KOA)
Hixton/ Alma Center
N9657 State Road 95
Alma Center, WI 54611
715-964-2508 (Reservations)
262-501-8648 (Questions)
October 11, 2024
Four Lakes Knap-in
Town of Dunn Tornado Shelter
699 Norman Dr
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-438-8184
June 10, 2023
TBA 2024
Virginia
Thunder Ridge Fall Knap-in
Hopper Creek Group Campground
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
October 6-10, 2023
TBA 2024
West Virginia
Annual Black Rock Knap-in
Black Rock Knap-in and Craft Show
110 Highschool Dr
Mt. Hope, WV 25880
May 11-14, 2023
TBA 2024
No washington😔
Hey, if you take a couple of those quartz crystals and either smack them together in the dark Or slide them along each other. In a dark room they will produce a light for a split second it’s really cool
@livegameseverynight9098 Yes. So will flint and chert.
@@GhostofJamesMadison There's lots of knappers and private knap-ins in Washington. I only list the ones open to the public. You gotta make more friends. 😁
@@KnapperJackCrafty wouldn’t those be sparks though? It looks different to me
Another masterpiece. Thanks for showing this.
This is such a wonderful skill and what a treat to watch such artistic craftmanship unfold in real time. Thank you kind sir!
You're very welcome
Beautiful material! Here in central Georgia we find a lot of crystal and milky quartz points. You knapped that material like nobodys business!! Excellent job!!
Thank you!
Growing up in Alabama I have over the years found about 6 or 8 points made of quartz. Every single one was rounded off. I found out they were not arrow heads but atlatl points from between 2 to 4 thousand years.
We used to find all kinds of points.
Great channel, I used to do a little napping been so long.
First thing I thought was ice cube 🧊! Turned out a beauty! Love it. Looks like it’s bouncy material. Awesome work!
Bouncy is a good word for it.
Really enjoy watching your videos. Enjoy watching to see what you are creating. You seem to bring out the beauty of an old rock.
Thank you very much
@@KnapperJackCrafty Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music.
I don't know why some people feel compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos.
Thats the nicest crystal point I've ever seen. Love the been bag, great idea.
Bean bag?
Round stack of leather.
@@karlbarros2849 The hand pad is leather on wood.
Thank you.
Amazing skill Patrick! I’ve seen a few quartz projectile point but none as thin or straight edged.
I am one of those people you talked about that clicked because I saw the thumbnail! However, I watched all the way thru and was amazed. I have seen flintknapping before, but you have incredible skills! You created an absolute work of art! Subscribed!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Gorgeous skills! ❤
Thank you! 😊
Aesop & his tortoise , never broke any records !!! Just a good solid finish !!! Bravo Crafty !!!
Knapping a quartz crystal sounds cool and exotic. Result looks like knapped glass.
Yes
You have to admit quartz does have a certain allure to it. That’s the best point I’ve ever seen made from it.
YES!!! 100% of the results with 1/8th of the effort.....
Too bad people are "hide bound" by "morality" and other such nonsense.....😪😪
Sounds kinda pointless to me, but whatever.
I thought you said kidnapped glass for a moment
I’m always amazed by your ability to make beautiful points out of such small pieces of stone.
Thanks, John. When I first started, all I had to knap was the debitage from other knappers, so I learned to "maximize."
I'm already gold wire wrapping it in my mind ,😅 beautiful.
Im learning how to make gold wire the incan way. I found out stone hammers are really good for working gold.
I am only good at taking a regular nap. Nice point Jack.
Impressive Patrick, not easy stuff to knap.
Absolutely beautiful. Really interesting material properties!
I agree
We find arrowheads here made from Herkimer diamonds,Some mines are 8 miles from me.
Really? That's awesome
Awesome work, Jack 👏
Thanks 😁
Impressive!!! I've got a nice chunk of quartz crystal I picked up in Arkansas. Was a bit hesitant to try and reduce it down to a point but I've got to give it a try now. Love the way your point turned out!!!
Thanks. Go for it. I either got lucky, or this stuff isn't as bad as the quartz crystal I've knapped before.
all those big chunks on the floor if you put them in a clear plastic jug or bowl and shake it they will light up... also if you strike the quarts in the right direction in the dark it will light up...
Ah yes. That's true. I forgot about that.
Cold light, yes
Very very nice, Patrick. Well done!
No puedo creerlo!!! es usted un Maestro!!!
Thats really nice. Looks very challenging. First one ive ever seen .👍👍
It wasn't too bad, actually.
Masterfully done. Cheers
Thank you
A true peice of art my freind,your dedication to the skill speaks for itself.p.s a wonderful memorizing video.
Fantastic Work! Well done!
Thank you
In a world where we are looking for mentors or fire chats with our elders leme let you know that I consider you one of my mentors and also a great fire side chat story teller.... thats why I enjoy watching your work like atleast 4hrs a day... also I relax and sleep but mostly I like your jokes and your being a troll 🙂
White hat/grey hat troll 🙂
Wow, thank you
Very cool
Thanks. I try.
Beautiful work😊
Thanks
absolutely beautiful.
Thank you
Very nice point good work Jack had to watch today a little at a time was sick today
With quartz being in the group of some of the strongest minerals, it's crazy to see it knapped! It's strength around here is seen in it being one of the very few rocks that survived the glaciers without rounding off. Some very fine work Jack!
Thank you
Oh Yeh! Masterful suspense story!
Impressive.
Thanks 😊
Thats some pretty cool stuff, nice point Patrick 👍
Thanks!
No problem!
I found a crude crystal point in my backyard vegetable garden decades ago. Your ability to knap this material into masterworks is astounding. This video made my day. Knaping Kudos to you Master.
Wow, thank you
Ice arrows. They do double damage against desert creatures ;) great work, amazing skill set you have.
Double damage on fire elementals, too. 😁
Fantastic job fella!
We find a decent amount of projectile points made out of these up here in Ontario! I've yet to find any spalls in my rockhounding excursions that is even close to knappable, but they do look great when tumbled (and are very popular with the crystal-inclined ladies haha)
Yes 😁
I've got to say that's one of the finest crystal points I've ever seen created. I'm suffering through some electric blue from the Davis Creek. I'm going to send you some of that sometime. I've never seen you work any. It's the worst stone ever because it has bands of stunning color that are never situated advantageous like. Most of the time the blue ends up in the bucket and we end up with a clear point. Unless you slab it.. but that's not really knapping.
Hehe 😁
Beautiful . 😎👍
Nice! Always wondered if it could be done, now I know 😎
You and me both 😁
This is cool that you tried this. I've often wondered if it was possible. Waxy, glassy, smooth and featureless..
You never cease to amaze me!! Beautiful point!!!
Thank you 😊
I never thought of using an actual crystal spike to make a point, that's pretty awesome!
Awesome thanks for sharing
You're very welcome
I have a collection of arrowheads that were made from heavily fractured quartzite by historic Native Cherokee. They did it all the time. I have seen Iroquois (I am part Seneca & Mohawk) points made from Shale, even. The edges were not sharp, but they had a point.
Pointy points are good. They will getcha.
Wow what an incredible result! You should try knapping an amethyst crystal because a point would look even more exotic in transparent purple.
Yeah, eventually, someone will send me one to knap to torture me. 😅
Would have been cool to see a couple of strikes in the dark. Being a quartz crystal it should be sparking with each strike.
Those quartz crystals look so much better than the crude finished quartz points i find the natives left. You wonder how they napped them and how they used them afterwards some looked like they could be shot around corners lol
I agree. I've seen several Quartzite arrowheads like the ones you're talking about.
Have to cut on the tile saw to get a good cleared spot.
That makes sense
I have knapped rutilated quartz crystal before, it is harder than obsidian to get good flakes but worth it in the end. I just start with making a pre-form of what I want to make because I have a lapidary shop.
Nice
Beautiful point! You are a very skilled knapper. I have found many quartzite points, but have need a flaked quartz crystal point. I could not believe you made that of that thick crystal. It sure doesn’t flake like flint or obsidian/glass.
“Internal cracks”
Story of my life.
You too?
@KnapperJackCrafty Me three
Beautiful..
Thank you
Piece of advice? Wear an apron or use a piece of buckskin across your knee/upper leg to keep those tiny flakes and the stone dust from working through your cloths and ending up in your skin and the washing machine and all your other cloths! That stone dust can really embed itself into ones pores if you're not lucky!
Yes
You've got a great skill, and do awesome work.....🤯👍✌️
Thank you
I had no idea that a quartz point could look that good
It makes a difference when it's good quality stone.
I love napping
Very nice sir!!
Thank you
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Very skilled and excellent work.
Thank you
Wonderful
Thank you
Heat treatment may really increase the workability of quartz 🤷 but realistically like he said sell the big beautiful ones to collectors. Probably a bit easier 😅
Great job
Thanks
well done! Please be sure to wear a mask... the dust not good to breathe. ❤
Ok
Good job knapping. I can’t show it here but I’ve got a photograph of a Quartz Crystal Clovis point from Hot Springs Arkansas…by Forrest Seargent….
Nice!
I've quite a bit of quartz on my property, Some veins I can break off in Football size chunks, but most of it is the milky white quartz, some is clear. I'm fully crippled now but I can see if my sons have time to poke around this spring once the snow clears, We still have at least two feet of snow but it's hitting the low 30's now so it won't be too long!
Cool. 👍
Very nice Mr. Crafty
Thank you
Idk why TF!! CZcams didn't send me this notification! YT is being a Big Richard these days. Awesome point Man. Great views too. Wish all 20k had hit the like button
awesome job!!
Thanks!
Very nice.
super cool man!!
A little trick I learned from my grandfather. If you keep a high quality 2"or 3" soft bristle paint brush at your side and use it to brush off your hands and clothing you wont keep driving those shards into your hands and fingers all the time!
True
Fantastic!
Thanks
nice
I did not know you could do this with quartz! That’s good to know.
It is possible but not probable. It depends on the stone.
I have absolutely no idea how you napped that quartz so thin and fine. It’s a miracle if that stuff doesn’t just pop apart
Sometimes, it's knappable. I think I got lucky with this batch.
That looks great for the first or the 50th.
Wow, nice
Thanks, Yun
I think those ancient examples from Spain have created a desire to possess the unpossessable !!!
Oh yes
I rather enjoy the reassuring "ya" you float by in your lingo😂
Good to know. 😊
Ive got a washita more than half the size and made of garnet. Mind boggling
Glass has no order, crystals do, so will be tough.
Yup
Amazing
Thanks
something ive wanted to learn todo
Have you ever fooled with any white or milk quartz or an orange or other colored quartzite?
Yes. Quartzite of various colors is my next series.
@@KnapperJackCrafty awesome, can't wait!
Crafty !!! This piece had your name written all over it my Bro !!! Could this be a Magnum Opus !!!
Never thought about it, but its basically very strong glass.
Yes
I also have 3or4 old quartz arrow heads came from the coosa river in gadsden area around Hortons Bend on the 7 island chain....I found many years back...Desoto had came thrue there an traded with our ancestors....but the quality isn't as good as what you do.
Thanks for that. Very interesting!
Quartz is piezoelectric. I'll bet if it had been possible to knap that in the dark, anyone watching would have seen little flashes of light every time you popped a flake off lol. That would've been considered magic back then 😊
True, but the sparks thing actually happens with chert and flint as well. You can see it in a few of my older videos.
Neat
I myself found a solution many years ago , felt marker ! I also would use tar on my shot side , this seems to stop the conicoidal fracture from override.. toothbrush cleans up residual ink Left in the fracture zones. Ps my inked areas look like this L 2 R --)))))))-(((((((( . Badgers Den
I don't understand this.
There was one old Indian The mysterious Traveller was told who possessed arrows and Spears made of pure Crystal that attracted small lightning bolts on stormy nights
Interesting. Yikes
Yeah, quartz is weird to work with because it has that crystal lattice that is not at all like ordinary rock grain and definitely not like glass.
Those ripples you mentioned are known as spiral or conchoidal fracture, where the lattice structure kind of grabs the applied force and won’t let it break cleanly unless it’s at just the right angle.
I got interested in knapping while watching a Navajo guy knapp pieces of old bottle glass at a kind of powwow at Indian School Park in Phoenix Arizona. I asked him about quartz and he shook his head and laughed, and said I should give it a try.
I never did near as well as you did. More practice maybe?
Yeah, it usually boils down to practice.
For your final thumbnail, just go back to the beginning of the video and take a still of the ORIGINAL Quarts you used for the arrow head and merge/combine the two! That way you have a true before and after!
Do you know of an Android phone app that produces only thumbnails, does it quickly, and is simple to use? I haven't found one yet. I should probably ask Grok. 😅
@@KnapperJackCrafty ME? I couldn't use a phone for anything. I have to use a pen to hit the letters as my fingers are just too big to hit just one. Besides I'm just to old and blind now. I use a desktop and giant monitors.
Probably seismic cracks !
Possible. Although I don't think there's much seismic activity where these were found.