"I have a fascination with merging the organic and the industrial, the natural and the machine-made. That's what sparks my passion for woodturning."
What's New
Spring 2008
American Woodturner
The Spring 2008 issue of American Woodturner magazine includes the article "Rose-Engines & Kings" in which Salesin's work is shown among several turners whose work was selected for the contemporary ornamental turning exhibit at the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Winter 2007
The Art of Jewelry: Wood
Lark Books' Art of Jewelry features an eye-opening assortment of wood necklaces, bangles, and earrings to make—alongside a gallery of inspirational work from the best contemporary artists. Salesin's ornamental turned African blackwood "Wave Bracelet" is one of the works showcased.
Fall 2007
American Woodturner
The Fall 2007 issue of American Woodturner magazine includes the article "Instant Gallery – Favorites from Portland" in which Salesin's work is shown among several turners whose work was selected for discussion during the Instant Gallery critique at the national woodturners symposium in Portland, Oregon.
Joshua Salesin creates fine contemporary craft through original, engaging and beautiful turned wood objects.
Using lathes, tools and techniques from the early 1800s, he applies exquisitely detailed engraving and ornamental cutting to create individually crafted hand-made objects.
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