Exceptionally talented craft artist with an extensive background in creating & reproducing hand-made objects for sale & exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as knitting, crocheting, beading, & needlecraft. Create functional & decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods & materials. Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted. Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery. Develop concepts & creative ideas for craft objects. Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production. Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability & other characteristics. Set specifications for materials, dimensions, & finishes. Sketch and draw objects to be crafted. Great knowledge of the theory & techniques required to compose, produce, & perform works of arts. In-depth knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, & other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture & distribution of goods. Remarkable knowledge of ways and processes for providing customer & personal services.