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Craft Artists

SOC 27-1012.00

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Speaking
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Persuasion
3.0
Writing
2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Fine Arts
3.9
Sales and Marketing
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Production and Processing
3.8
Design
3.8
Mechanical
3.0
Administration and Management
2.7
Clerical
2.7

Key Tasks

1Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
2Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
3Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
4Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
5Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.

Also Known As

Apprentice, Painter, Neckties Art Objects Repairer Artisan Artist Calligrapher Ceramic Artist Ceramics Artist China Painter Colorer Colorist

Tools & Equipment

Alcohol lamps Allen wrenches Aluminum silkscreening screens Angled paint brushes Artists' air brushes

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