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Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 10-19-2008 05:09 PM Riding the bus to work last week, I met someone who works in metal. As we talked I mentioned silver. He explained that he uses some silver in his work but mostly stainless steel. Here is a trophy made for Penthouse magazine, awarded at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Dakotas. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 10-19-2008 05:13 PM The artist is named Roger Van Winter. Roger does some small silver jewelry but mainly uses silver as an accent. In the above trophy, the arm is from a mannequin. The silver is set in the arm to suggest jailhouse tattooing. Here is pic of Roger working on his dagger table: And here is the dagger table: IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 10-19-2008 05:17 PM Currently, Roger designs shoes for the Ed Hardy line. Here is his design philosophy: 'My design philosophy is simple...Make it strong in character as well as construction. Metal, music & mayhem are three key ingredients in the inspiration of my latest creations. Any metal looks best when reflecting the brilliant glow of a neon tube, thus I have incorporated this type of lighting into many of my pieces. I hope you enjoy.' IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 10-19-2008 05:20 PM Roger is a real friendly guy. His marking system is to etch his name and add a TM. He was unfamiliar with stamped markings. He uses silver as an accent in some of his work. IP: Logged

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