THE TECTMERE JOURNAL
Notes on keeping.
Material observations, sourcing advice and a considered approach to restoration.
Material notes
Reading a surface
Wear can tell you how an object was used. Here is what to notice before you restore it.
Sourcing guide
Measure twice. Source once.
A useful brief begins with clear dimensions, the intended use and the details that cannot change.
Restoration
What to keep, what to repair
A measured approach to repair starts with understanding what gives a piece its character.