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Craft Artists

District Of Columbia

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

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

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Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Long-term on-the-job training

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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, and/or machinery.
Attend craft shows to market products.
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.