Description
Design and handcraft functional and decorative wooden objects for sale and exhibition using techniques such as carving, turning, joinery, and marquetry.
- • Create functional or decorative wooden objects by hand or small-shop methods.
- • Cut, plane, carve, turn, rout, and shape wood using hand tools, power tools, or woodworking machinery.
- • Select lumber, veneers, and materials based on grain, color, hardness, moisture content, stability, and aesthetics.
- • Apply finishes including sanding, staining, sealing, oiling, and topcoating.
- • Develop concepts and designs for wood pieces.
- • Set specifications for wood species, dimensions, joinery, and finishes.
- • Consult with clients to assess needs, space constraints, and style preferences.
- • Fabricate jigs, fixtures, patterns, or templates to guide production.
- • Build prototypes or mockups to test design and construction.
- • Sketch or draft shop drawings and cut lists.
- • Market work through websites, social media, and promotional materials.
- • Develop packaging, display, and pricing strategies for wooden products.
- • Research woodworking trends, techniques, venues, and customer buying patterns.
- • Create designs using CAD/CAM or other design software; prepare files for CNC or laser where applicable.
- • Plan and attend craft fairs and shows to promote products.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
