making a glass spearhead from a bottle

How to make a large arrowhead or spearhead from a glass bottle, using primitive flintknapping techniques.

[@HistoryHoundDetecting]

I’ve been flirting with the idea of doing some knapping. This video has been the best I’ve seen in regards to explaining the terminology. The “platform” was a mystery to me until you explained it. Thanks for a great video.

[@metaldetectingwithlugnut]

Hey Ben, Good to "see" you. I started learning a couple months ago from my artifact consultant up the street, who makes beautiful points. My Son gave me a set a paleotools for my birthday and I have made some modern tools, like a copper "bopper" and flaking tool. Still getting the hang of it. I bet you'd be great at it.

[@hurch1915]

Very good instructional video, and I've seen quite a few. You make it look so easy. It is NOT easy. I'll keep trying, and maybe after a couple of hundred beer bottle bottoms, I'll be able to make one. Problem is, I've got to find the bottom of a couple of hundred beer bottles. Damn the learning curve!

[@twillison8824]

I find my best materials in old bottle dumps. There's loads of nice bottle bottoms to be had and some are quite large and thick.

[@zaepher3176]

I appreciate how kind your voice is and how you explain everything

[@bobbertheclown2907]

best flint napping video I've seen. Thanks so much

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Just found your channel. Awesome stuff. Everything.

[@gregpryorhomestead]

JackCrafty that means a lot coming from you!

[@KnapperJackCrafty]

Looking forward to watching all your vids. I think I'm going to binge-watch this weekend... hahah.

[@specifiedspoons5370]

Really good video, the larger piece of glass was actually very helpful in explaining platforms, the large platforms on the larger piece of glass were easier to see and easier to point out.

[@jackp492]

Best video I've seen on this

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

Thanx for showing the good looking little arrowhead. Would have liked to see the video a bit longer to show big one finished too.

[@PThumper361]

Thanks for explaining the details, im just hetting started and your video ooened my etes a little more, thanks for sharing !!

[@terihomer5316]

This is a great way to start napping and get your legs so to speak. I like your vids and will keep watching.

[@tommelinn4268]

This is the best video I have seen for a beginner. Thanks for sharing!

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

I am better at emptying the bottles than making the points. Of course everyone knows the best points come from empty Tequila bottles.

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Larry Grubbs cuervo!

[@franslangendonk6510]

Excellent stuff. Very well explained and executed. Makes me even more interested in trying the art.

[@americanmichigander]

glass spearhead? that last one would be a glass dagger!

[@michianadoodles1571]

Great video! Very informative!

[@lawrencelyman3372]

I actually taught myself to knap using old bottle bottoms.

[@richardwiley5933]

Beautiful point, and an excellent lesson in pressure flaking. You're a great teacher. 👍

[@amandaworley2064]

This is awesome! As a teen I use to use a bench grinder to make arrow heads!!! I've gotta try this now. Thank you so much for the great video. -New Subscriber-

[@jamebrooke894]

I've found flakes of chip blue glass at village sites. So yes Native Americans did work glass, but I've found also banned slate and honey quartz.

[@ezramiller8936]

I want some of that old tv screen glass!

[@michaelgibson2163]

Glass ashtrays would prob be thick enough too. For arrowheads at least might not be large enough for a spear

[@h.aritchie7717]

This is one of many ways to find workable materials .Got to meet a man has this skill. Have some of his work .Was a invited to his home To see the colors of arrow heads made of glass. Sure this guy Has display after display case of ones thats special to him.

[@knurft3]

You guided me through making my first arrowhead, thank you!

[@yamahabiker1937]

Black or brown beer bottles also give you cool color/diversity since they are nearly everywhere. Just us the same technique to break out the bottom.

[@saitama7587]

When you are attract and you still watch a video years ago😄

[@diegojimenezleal]

Eres un gran Maestro .

[@hellochunn]

You sir are a great teacher!

[@NikLyons]

Wow this is very cool thanks!

[@gregpelaez8470]

Badass video man, very thorough

[@sef2273]

I’d love to have a giant black flint arrowhead made . Maybe a foot long

[@rodneysrepurposingrecyclin3821]

Please wear a respirator when breaking CRTs open. That powder inside them is lead and photo phospherous. Both can cause serious issues.

[@jackreeves3001]

Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS

[@buzzard472justin7]

I've got a big peace of glass that I got from the bottom of a big pickle jar I'm hopeing to work with it soon if I can ever get time off with some sunlight

[@joesphhagernan4162]

Excellent. Very helpful.

[@darrenhoffman6658]

Good job on your videos I enjoy them

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

Ok just finished a bottle of bourbon. Are you sure I should be playing with broken glass right now?

[@kaibilbalam7151]

Thank you sir !!! Can you p,s show us how to knap a slab 2” by 4”, obsidian pls?! Or do you have a video already that shows us how you knapp it!? Thank you sir!!

[@pantx0]

Great stuff!

[@terrence7802]

king of random just made this exact video lol even with the drillbit

[@Kurogane_666]

I have to ask what do you guys do with your container of discards? My mother used a container of mine for flower pot stuffings, don't know a good name but she found out why I said not too, I used a flake actually got carving my turkey this past xmas lol

[@daniellebryan3496]

I have a tendency to crack the glass completely in half when knapping it. Is there anything you can recommend to prevent this? I use a rock instead of a bopper. Thanks!

[@meowme7644]

thx 👍👍

[@wecuyler]

have you ever used porcelain, like from an old toilet?

[@CliKnight]

It is now official...You are my Yoda

[@darrenhoffman6658]

The plastic looking handles that you're using your making your tools out of what is that made out of and where can you get it from thank you

[@shadowxgaming4247]

Do be warned that old CRT TV glass is often leaded glass. So, if you cut yourself and get that in your bloodstream, you may have an unpleasant time.

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

My favorite part is getting the bottle empty. Hahahahaha

[@brucebanner8397]

Why is it not sharp? You keep running your finger on the edge yet you dont get cut

[@parsivalshorse]

Fantastic video. Is glass different to work from volcanic glass, flint etc?

[@parsivalshorse]

@A lone Cockroach Thanks. Gonna give it a try.

[@tylerparker3024]

For whatever reason I can't get one of these very sharp

[@rockettony1014]

Have you ever done indirect percussion

[@MrJaegoor]

Sehr gut.

[@dtigert233]

Any tips on preventing step fractures?

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Make sure your platform is well below centerline.

[@dtigert233]

@@gregpryorhomestead awesome man thank ya!

[@chig9357]

very cool

[@bernarddemonceaux9000]

Nous avons des perceuses avec disque en diamant that is évolution

[@wtr7]

How did yoi learn flintknapping? Trial & error? Great vid.

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Thanks. I learned from KZbin and LOTS of trial and error

[@A.P.C.GROOVES]

mine keeps breaking

[@phillipjones3596]

I bet the ol timers are just shaking their heads.

[@samuelparamos9609]

One question, do you realize de arrow thiknes is the same than the thiknes of the piece of glass? (Pd, the bigger the glass, the bigger the flake, man, just shut up)