Dare designs

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Meet Bart Templeman! Bart is a craftsman with over 20 years of experience in fine woodwork, sculpture, lighting, and custom-built environments.

Raised in the rural regions of Montana and Idaho, he developed a strong connection to natural materials and a hands-on approach rooted in precision and sustainability.

Much of the wood Bart uses comes from trees downed in windstorms, which he salvages, hand mills, and cures himself. His work combines traditional joinery with a modern sensibility, often incorporating natural edges, oxidized metal, and organic textures — not as ornamentation, but as honest expressions of the material’s origin. His finishes are non-toxic and environmentally conscious, preserving the integrity of each piece.

Bart’s work is intentional, enduring, and built to last — grounded in a philosophy that values utility, sustainability, and originality.
Dare Designs is not a brand. It’s a way of making. A way of living. A dare to do things differently.