Uses precious or non-precious metals and a variety of other materials in order to design and make body ornaments. Crafting materials in order to efficiently meet design specifications laid down by the designer or the client commissioning the piece. Activities could involve any or all of the following processes - stamping, pressing, casting or modelling medium to make the initial form using small hand tools or high technology equipment to file or polish piece ready for assembly. This is commonly possible Many designer-makers are self employed and freelance design work is becoming common.
Companies often rely on self employed outworkers to complete commissions.
Training Training is likely to be in-house with the apprentice being supervised and working under the instruction of an experienced craftsperson. Day release courses are available. However, this type of training could lead to an industrial bench work job with little or no design element. A broad spectrum of careers can be followed so career development will vary enormously. Depending on ability or skill, there may be opportunities for self employment.