Material: Japanese cedar, oil varnish finish. Scale section: Epoxy coating finish. This is a thin scale. There is a slight distortion in the epoxy coating section. Photos ⑦⑧⑨. Here's the YouTube video by Heartful Fishing Club, who fish for gobies all year round: https://youtu.be/z2wyucT8-EU?si=q78E7pFtFSyGVaaN Please understand that this is a handmade item.