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Metal Arts Worker |
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Description Statues are almost as common as trees in today's public parks. Statues are generally made of cast iron or bronze. They are not made of wood, they are not made of plastic. Nothing lasts as long as metal, and since the statues are monuments to heroes and great leaders, artists who have experience and knowledge create these statues for us, using strong metal, assuring us that the monument will be around for a long, long time. Metal arts workers do more than just conceptualize and create large statues and other sculptures. They also create jewelry, and functional things like garden and patio furniture, signs, fences, and railings. By heating, pouring, pounding, and twisting metal into the desired shape, a metal arts worker can make just about anything. Metal arts workers learn their skills in practical college courses, from mentors, through workshops, and through practice, practice, practice. They may specialize in one type of metal, or one aspect of design. Some may prefer to make art pieces, and focus on statues and sculpture, while others may enjoy making everyday items like fences and signage beautiful and visually arresting. However they choose to work, metal arts workers work long, hard hours when in the throes of a project. The job can be hot, uncomfortable, and thrilling, all at the same time. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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