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Author Topic: Where to find obsidian?  (Read 362 times)

Offline Knawbone

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Where to find obsidian?
« on: August 13, 2014, 08:33:00 PM »
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to get some quality obsidian spalls. Not too interested in what 3R sells.
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Offline Jon Stewart

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2014, 09:01:00 PM »
paleo planet , primitive archer or flintknappers.com.

Offline AaronW

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2014, 09:38:00 PM »
PM me , I have tons of obsidian. Interested in trades.
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Offline Paul_R

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2014, 09:44:00 PM »
Look for a local rockhound club. They usually call themselves gem and mineral societies. You might even find yourself a whole new hobby...
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Offline Scott E

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2014, 11:52:00 PM »
The online distributors that John described are the best I've found. I also have a ton of rock and even some obsidian preforms that only need a little preassure flaking to be made into a blade or point.
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Offline KyRidgeRunner

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2014, 01:02:00 AM »
Kentucky flint works has it.  I've never dealt with this company but I know he does offer it.  Good luck with your search.

Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2014, 07:46:00 AM »
Check local pet stores that sell fish and aquariums - the bigger the better in regards to the tropical fish section.  They typically have slag glass for sale in different sizes and the rainbow of colors - even some obsidian mixed in(really the exact same thing)  I have found some great snow flake obsidian at pet stores.  

Look for pieces with limited or no air bubbles.  They are cool of they land in the middle of a glass head but really suck when they are on the edge and if you are working on hunting heads the air pocket is obviously a week point.

I find them sold by size or pound depending on the store but all in all rather cheap when you consider the cost of shipping ROCKS!!

Offline Sockrsblur

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2014, 08:09:00 AM »
PM sent
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Offline old_goat2

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2014, 08:22:00 AM »
I have a basket ball sized chunk I found on a Navy Base in California! Are you to old to enlist?
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Offline Tique

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2014, 10:20:00 AM »
Go to Letchworth State park Aug. 24-25; Stone Tool Technology Show Flint knapping. They will have tons of "stone" for sale plus you can sit in, knapp and learn with knappers from all over.
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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2014, 01:16:00 PM »
Wow, thanks Tique, I had no idea!
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Offline Jon Stewart

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2014, 03:37:00 PM »
Bobby don't be afraid to ship rocks.  I sent several 30 plus pounds of rock from New Mexico to Michigan for under $16.00  in the flat rate box.  Just have to tape the crap out of it.

It was well worth it as if was a knapping rock source spot I stumble on to.

As mentioned hit a knap it or two.  Lots of free help and lots of knapping supplies.  I am heading down to flint ridge at the end of the month.

Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2014, 05:24:00 PM »
Good to know John - if it fits - "it ships"

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2014, 08:30:00 PM »
the advice above, but I have practiced and had great results from beer bottles

Offline Dan Vallo

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2017, 11:20:00 PM »
Kentucky flint works  is a great place to get many different kinds of rock including obsidian.  Dennis has great rock.
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Offline FITTER

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2017, 12:50:00 AM »
Some great info thank you..... ive managed to put together some knapping tools but have nothing to knapp
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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2017, 10:50:00 PM »
lots of lithic out there to knapp aside from obsidian, glass bottle bottoms are pretty close to obsidian though.
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Offline J-dog

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Re: Where to find obsidian?
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2017, 10:25:00 PM »
Not obsidian but NY has knapp able stuff. Blue black
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