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Book & DVD's 

Making a Clovis Point 
Jim Redfearn
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Jim Redfearn shares his technique for knapping large bifaces. Here he works a large slab of Fort Payne chert, showing how to edge the slab and then flake it into a large Clovis point. Jim is one of the few knappers who can routinely flute Clovis points without the aid of any machines, jigs or mechanical devises. Every step is explained in detail and it's done with great photography. 1 hr. 18 minutes.
$25.00

DVD - Working Obsidian
D C Waldorf
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Join D.C. Waldorf as he journeys across the country in search of volcanic glass.  Waldorf demonstrates the making of a large point from a block of obsidian. One  demonstration; how to make a small point from a flake of obsidian. In this digitally re-mastered version the scenic interludes come to life and the knapping footage still remains some of the best ever shot. \ Running time: 2 hours.
$25.00
DVD - Calf Creekin
Jim Redfearn
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Calf Creekin' With Jim Redfearn. Master knapper Jim Redfearn specializes in many Archaic point types but the Calf Creek with its deep, narrow notches is one of the most difficult.  The secretes of deep notching are revealed, using two different styles and tools: power pressure with an Ishi stick that has a long flat point and indirect percussion with a modified copper nail. 1 hr. 8 minutes.
$25.00
The Secrets of Notching
D C Waldorf
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 DVD shows the production of standard Thebes point, from start to finish,emphasis on the techniques used for notching this point and the two most prominent variants; the "dog-leg" or Lost Lake types, and the "E-notch." Notching is done showing a number of tools and techniques, from antler and metal punches, to copper, steel and antler pointed pressure flakers.  1 hr 38 minutes. 
$25.00

Art of Flintknapping  Book
D C Waldorf
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D. C. Waldorf uses his skills to bring to life the techniques illustrated in his book. Both the book and video have become classics but still remain the most powerful stand-alone teaching tools in the business.
$17.99
Art of Flintknapping
DVD
 D C Waldorf

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D. C. Waldorf uses his skills to bring to life the techniques illustrated in his book. Both the book and video have become classics but still remain the most powerful stand-alone teaching tools in the business. 1Hr 48min.
$25.00


Flintknapping
2 DVD Set
Bruce Bradley

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What is solutrean technology? How is this specific method of flintknapping unique? World-renowned flintknapping expert Dr. Bruce Bradley answers these questions through demonstrating the method used during this time period.
$20.95
Flintknapping
DVD
Bruce Bradley
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This film demonstrates the fundamentals of the art of Flintknapping.  Dr. Bruce Bradley explains and shows the process of stone tool manufacturing. 
$20.95

Flintknapping Featuring Clovis Technology
Bruce Bradley
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Learn the art of flintknapping and making Clovis points with Bruce Bradley.
$25.00
Making Plainsman Boots with
Standsbyriver
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Step by step instructions as standsbyriver makes
Plainsman Boots
$19.95
Making Trapper Boots 
with 
Standsbyriver
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Step by step instructions as standsbyriver makes trapper boots .
$19.95
How To make a Knife Sheath
Sheclimbstrees
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Step by step instructions as Sheclimbstrees makes a knife sheath.
$19.95

The art of Making Stone Tools
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Our most popular book!Written in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format, this book gives clear-cut instructions on making stone tools, including such items as arrowheads, axes, and knives. By far the best book available on the subject. Features 30 photos and 22 illustrations. 112 pp. SC

$6.95
The Art of Blacksmithing-Alex W. Bealer
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 Learn methods of drilling, welding, fullering, shoeing, anvils, forges, wagon work, chains, & more. Over 500 illustrations show up-close, everything you wanted to know. 440 pp. SC   4153-002-394
$14.95
The Backyard Blacksmith
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The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how -- with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques,blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles,
$22.95
Blacksmithing
Joe DeLaRonde
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 Learn how to forge everyday tools, decorative pieces, and much more with this blacksmithing primer for creating tools and accessories for the home, including easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations and photographs.Author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde

$15.99

Contemporary Scrimshaw  
Eva Halat
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International artists. Their fascinating work gives carvers inspiration. This unique book gives artists, collectors, and everyone interested in scrimshaw a great reference
$39.99
Powder Horns Documents of History-Tom Grinslade
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With over 200 color photos, this step-by-step guide addresses scrimshaw tools, patterns, inking, and inlays. Originally written as a training manual for studio apprentices.

$30.95
Basic Flintknapping Techniques DVD
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Introduction to modern flintknapping that includes information  on
knappable stone types, stone heating with electricity and campfire,  spalling, percussion and pressure techniques. This video sets out to give you a strategy
for reducing stone into thin preforms, applying edge  retouch, notches or barbs.
Spalling and fracture mechanics are explained,  and metal and more traditional
flintknapping tools are demonstrated for  every step.
$20.00

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