06/12/2026
Workshop Report No. 5 is live on Substack.
In this issue, I look at patina as the visible surface of time, exploring how metal, wood, and leather record age, use, handling, and environment. I also share a closer look at the natural, hand-applied patina process behind J.M. Szymanski’s blackened steel pieces, where controlled oxidation creates a living finish that continues to evolve.
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