Sculptor

Tasks Include:

  • conceives and develops designs for sculpture
  • selects materials of suitable proportions, quality and texture,
    and decides on techniques to be used
  • arranges objects, positions models or selects visual forms
    according to chosen subject matter
  • sketches designs of proposed sculptures or makes models of
    wax or plaster
  • carves or forms materials to desired shape using hand or
    power tools
  • models plastic substances such as clay or wax using fingers or
    hand tools
  • fires clay objects in kilns
  • prepares moulds for casting sculptures in metal
  • devises forms from metal using welding or metalworking
    equipment, or from stone using masonry tools