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Materials guide

Choose durable materials for useful objects.

Material is a promise about time. We choose wood, brass, and finishes that can be maintained rather than replaced when life leaves a mark.

BrassWarm, resilient, and happy to show its age.
WoodSelected for grain, stability, and repairability.
OilSimple finishes that can be renewed at home.
SteelStrength where a small object needs backbone.

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