I really like using a forked stick to support freehand percussion. It allows long, clean flakes with feathered terminations.
Clovis replica made by percussion. I like to use an antler baton to rough out the initial shape of a biface by using freehand suppoort. Support at the far edge of the biface helps flakes travel further.
I really like using a forked stick to support freehand percussion. It allows long, clean flakes with feathered terminations.
These replicas were made by a rocker punch, not my favorite technique but clearly effective.
While pressure flaking, I find it useful to support the preform with edge upright in a nest of crumpled leather. This avoids short bevels and reduces step terminations.
This replica was pressure flaked by antler.
Here are some notched replicas.