Material Studies

Observations on leather, engraving behavior, surface response, patina, edge structure, and the physical language of materials under use.

Current Studies

  • Engraved surface detail on Latchkey leather keychain wallet

    Reading the Surface

    On engraving, texture, wear, and the visible record of use.

    Open Study 

  • The Shape of Use

    How touch, friction, handling, and repetition alter the appearance of an object over time.

  • Metallic leather bookmarks displayed on an engraved glass mirror, representing the studio's exploration of craft, memory, culture, storytelling, and material transformation.

    Surface Translation

    Notes on engraving density, contrast, line weight, and the movement of imagery across leather.