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702plmo
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 564
Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 04:15:00 PM »
My son wants to try knapping. Is there any knappers in central indiana that he could watch and get some lessons.
Anither thing is my son is wanting to start looking for arrow heads. We live is central Indiana. Its pretty flat with a lot of crop fields. We have a river near our home.
What are some tips I can give my son and improve his chances of finding some.
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Jon Stewart
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Posts: 2567
Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 04:34:00 PM »
After the fields are plowed, walk into the sun. Head will shine like a new dime sometimes. Check any creeks that flow into the river and look for stone chips where the indians may have been knapping. Get on the Paleo Planet web site. If you have trouble finding it, e-mail me at
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Woodduck
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 04:37:00 PM »
After heavy rains, look where the flowing water has washed out some soil; exposing new material.
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ishiwannabe
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 05:29:00 PM »
As a relatively new knapper, I would suggest getting your son some preforms. They are easy to work, and easy to learn on. I would highly suggest someone to show him the ropes, like you are hoping. If not, get a good book or dvd. Maybe the two of you could help eachother out.
Around here, people always flock to the fields after they are turned to look for artifacts. Breaking rock gets addictive though....just so you know.
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b.glass
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 05:39:00 PM »
Check higher ground for points. Where it would be a good place to make camp. Maybe near a water source. Remember even the plowed fields were once covered with trees.
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b.glass
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 07, 2008, 05:42:00 PM »
Also, I know a couple of flint nappers just a few miles from my house. That would be a bit of a drive to Grant Co. from Edinburgh! PM me if you like.
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B.Glass, aka Mom, aka Longbowwoman
Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
TGMM Family of The Bow
Mark 5:36 "Don't be afraid, just believe".
702plmo
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 564
Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 09, 2008, 04:50:00 PM »
Thanks everyone for the tips. After reviewing all the tips I have an ideal place to look.
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No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
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SilverTip
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 09, 2008, 08:06:00 PM »
alot of artifacts are being found in creek beds and along the banks of creeks, look at wash outs along the banks too. the creeks change every day and you can find relics in the same place over and over. it takes a while to develop an eye for them around creeks though. But in time you will.
Billy
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SilverTip
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 192
Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 09, 2008, 08:15:00 PM »
Here is a Pentagonal Pendent I found while fishing for Small Mouth bass in a creek near my home. it was in the middle of the creek bed about 14" under water.
IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/WPBarrett/DSCN1445.jpg[/IMG]
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If Jesus Christ guides your arrow, its really hard to miss. Billy
Eric B.
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Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 10, 2008, 08:49:00 PM »
Silvertip - Your link does not work :confused:
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702plmo
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 564
Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 12, 2008, 06:37:00 PM »
Try this one
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/WPBarrett/DSCN1445.jpg
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No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
stick flipper
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Posts: 117
Re: Indian Arrow heads and knappers
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April 12, 2008, 10:18:00 PM »
another good place is on any elevated hump or hill that has been dried by wind and the sun. I don't know why, but I have found many that way. The only way I can explain it is the rain washed all the soil off the hill and the arrowheads really stand out to me on the light dry soil. Just a thought and something that has produced very well for me. Also don't look past new building site or areas where they are going to be putting in a development or golf course etc.
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