Craft Artists
Also known as: Art Objects Repairer, Artisan, Artist (+48 more)
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
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What You'll Do
- Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
- Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
- Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
- Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
- Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.
- Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
- Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
Common styles
Initiative, Attention to Detail, Achievement/Effort, Innovation, Independence
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Initiative (High importance: 4.52/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.48/5)
- Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.39/5)
- Innovation (High importance: 4.39/5)
- Independence (High importance: 4.35/5)
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This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.
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