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Craft Artists
Description
Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Common Tasks
- Plan and attend craft shows to market products.
- 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.
Required Education
No education requirement is available for this occupation.
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $24.18 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.83 and $41.71 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $50,278.26 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $26,691.30 and $86,739.13 .
Occupation Outlook
No occupation outlook data is available for this occupation.
