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Craft Artists - 27-1012.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Glass Artist
  • Designer
  • Fiber Artist
  • Furniture Maker
  • Glass Blower
  • Bronze Sculptor
  • Ceramic Artist
  • Ceramics Sculptor
  • Cordwainer
  • Custom Shoe-Maker

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

No information available.

Tasks

  • Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
  • Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
  • Attend craft shows to market products.
  • 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, and/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.
  • Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns in order 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • communicate visually or verbally
  • create art from ideas
  • cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
  • cut or trim fabric or leather
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • decorate using hand or power tools
  • design molds
  • distinguish colors
  • dye fabric or leather articles
  • fabricate craft or art objects
  • fabricate model or mold for jewelry, silverware or related products
  • hand carve objects from stone or other materials
  • hand engrave jewelry-related products
  • identify color or balance
  • polish jewelry, silverware or related products
  • recognize characteristics of cloth or fabric
  • recognize characteristics of metals
  • recognize wood characteristics
  • recognize wood species characteristics
  • shape clay
  • sharpen metal objects
  • sketch or draw subjects or items
  • study methods of processing, forming, or firing clays
  • understand artistic crafts production methods
  • understand measuring devices
  • use creativity to art or design work
  • use hand or power woodworking tools
  • use power or hand tools in metals processing
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use spot or tack welding techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Arts and Crafts Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Taxidermist (Professional and Kindred)

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Stained Glass Artist
  • Taxidermist