obsidian blowgun fun

[canid]

apart from the plugs, most modern darts i've seen are between 4 and 6".

sadly, i haven't seen more than a small handfull of traditional darts.

[owl_girl]

you could use cat tail fluff, cigarette butts, or goose down. i used cigarette butts when i made some and they worked good. i never heard of an arrow being used only needle like tips so im curious how it will work. it sounds a bit heavy.

[canid]

i was curious too, when i saw the question asked. that's why i decided to make some.

i gave it plenty of mass, so i'm eager to see how it penetrates. i might want to tough up the edges on the little point first, but it's really a tiny flake, and quite fragile.

if it works well, i'll make up some quality ones for my collection.

as for the blow gun tube, i think i might make a quicky one with tape and paper for testing puropses, and make a more permanent gun when a better idea strikes me.

[canid]

i'm gluing up some coyote fur for the flight.

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then i figured i'd make some with antler points for the heck of it:

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[crashdive123]

One word of caution when using the blow gun that you end up with - Take your deep breath BEFORE you put the gun to your lips. Just sayin'.

[canid]

haha.

oh i'm well verses in the fine art of pin-stickin'. fear you not.