Dark-River metal design

Black circular badge with white text reading 'Screw Down in Seconds' arranged around the edge.

I enjoy the outdoors, immensely, thus my true inspiration. If I'm not in the shop, you'll find me in the woods.

Silhouette of a dog with a background of shiny, metallic-looking fabric and decorative gold and black floral patterns.

Beauty in the natural world seems to inspire me.

Artwork depicting a central elk inside a circle, surrounded by mountain range outlines, with a background resembling a log or wood grain pattern and radiating lines in shades of brown, blue, and gold.

Many inspirations speak to me, but none more than the majestic power of nature.

Abstract painting of an octopus on a shiny metallic surface with swirling patterns in shades of blue, gold, and brown.

Dark River Metal Designs offers our authentic service of hand-cut and hand-crafted metal plasma cut art. Each piece is meticulously created in our studio, where raw steel transforms into stunning representations of the natural world.

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Artistic depiction of a mountain with colorful, glowing outlines and a swirling, vibrant sky background, flanked by stylized trees.

hand-crafted plasma cutting

Our specialty lies in bringing the beauty of the outdoors to life through metal—from majestic wildlife like elk, bears, and soaring eagles, to serene landscape scenes featuring mountains, forests, and lakeside vistas. Every design begins as a vision and evolves through careful planning, precision plasma cutting, and expert finishing techniques that highlight the character of the metal itself.

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What Makes Each Piece Truly Unique

Hand-guided plasma cutting that captures organic details and natural movement

Individual attention to texturing, patinas, and finishing that ensures no two pieces are identical

The inherent variations in steel that give each artwork its own personality

Custom sizing and design modifications to perfectly suit your space