Eitoku Sugimori

It is impossible to pretend that a single description of tools, materials, and equipment will suit all needs. Obviously these...

It is important to understand that many variables will affect patina results. Our tests were made on smooth, rolled metal....

The rich history of Japanese patinas is the result of hundreds of years of experimentation, innovation and tradition. This article...

Niage is an important Japanese patina, and one of the most basic. It has been used as the base color...

Japanese artists have contributed significantly by using their unique alloys in innovative combinations. Perhaps the best example of this is...