My inspiration came from visiting the permanent exhibition of archaeology at the Israel Museum, where the oldest stone tools in the world, made by the first toolmakers, are displayed. I was intrigued by the idea of creating a tool, the ability to understand the material, the use of a natural resource for various purposes, the connection between the eye and hand, the ability to plan a tool in advance. I learned that knapping stone is similar to knapping glass in producing flakes under the concept of conchoidal fracture, which refers to the same random pattern of breaking a material. I explored how glass can serve as a cutting tool and how it differs from other materials. Glass is more resistant to corrosion than metals, sharper and chemical durability.

I started researching the knapping technique and its principles. I realized that it requires skill and many hours of practice to achieve a predetermined shape. I looked for basalt hammers and made tools that would assist me in knapping. The flakes that came off from the glass raised questions about function. How can I use a flake as a cutting or peeling tool when each flake is suited for a different use? I began to test each flake against various types of vegetables and fruits. Glass blowing and knapping.
Glass bolwing and knapping.
2022