Welcome to The Turningsmith Studios. Maker of luxury writing instruments, custom furniture, Restoration and Conservation from the 18th and 19th century ~ Creator of simple pleasures for the home and garden from reclaimed woods.
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Seattle, WA
United States
| I am a Craftsman and Artist that has specialized in Writing Instruments and Fine Desk Accessories since 1996.
With a passion for wood that began in my early teens, I began whittling bowie knives from the spare shake shingles found in my cellar. Later it became a fascination with the shapes and wonders of boxes and their ultimate surprises.
Then to the pens that I am so well known for today. Crafted of exotic woods from around the world, fossilized material, bone and acrylic, each one uniquely turned and finished to highlight its innate character.
Owners pride them to the point of never using them... or some owners have lost their beloved instrument to the will of another’s itchy digit.
I received my training from Dick Sing, Frank Klausz, Garrett Hack, David Marks, Kelly Mehler and Yeung Chan. I often work in Domestic and exotic hardwoods and enjoy making intricate and finely detailed pieces that provide a quiet, elegance. My work exhibits many style influences and there is a constant search for... |
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