I have become a bit obsessed with twisted cordate handaxes, and in particular, understanding the bodily process of making them. This is my third one, the other two were not ‘quite right’ and ended up being destroyed in the process of getting them ‘right’. This one is not exactly right but has survived. Perhaps it is because it is five o’clock on Friday afternoon I has given it a reprieve.

I need to have the archaeological example next to me whilst making to keep checking I have the twist right. I have read about the making method which was useful, but it is not a conceptual understanding I am after. My aim is for my body to get it, without need of a reference. Watch this space…