Conifer — Flattened Form Study (Specimen No. 002)

Collected during a period of low growth. Form remains planar, extending laterally rather than outward. Structure consistent with overlapping scale foliage; no distinct needles observed.

Drying produces minimal distortion. Slight contraction along the outer edges. Central structure holds.

Surface develops unevenly. Copper adheres first to the outermost ridges, then settles across the flattened planes. Existing layering dictates the final form. No correction required.

Variation between specimens is present but predictable. Density and spread differ; underlying structure remains consistent.

Margin note: Texture shifts slightly between collections. No clear cause identified.