Craft Artists

• Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, 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.
• Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.
• Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
• Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.
• Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Craft Artists.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Craft Artists.