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Craft Artists - 27-1012.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

27-0000	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
27-1000	Art and Design Workers
27-1010	Artists and Related Workers
27-1012.00	Craft Artists

27-1013.00	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Bright Outlook
27-1022.00	Fashion Designers
51-4062.00	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
51-6051.00	Sewers, Hand
51-6092.00	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
51-7031.00	Model Makers, Wood
51-7032.00	Patternmakers, Wood
51-9071.00	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
51-9123.00	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
51-9194.00	Etchers and Engravers

Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Develop designs using specialized computer software.
Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.
Plan and attend craft shows to market products.
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.

Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays.
Build models, patterns, or templates.
Confer with clients to determine needs.
Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
Develop promotional strategies or plans.
Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
Monitor current trends.
Promote products, activities, or organizations.
Select materials or props.