Also called: Custom Framer
Designs and builds custom frames for art, photos, and memorabilia like signed jerseys.
They help customers choose mats and frames, cut glass and molding precisely, and assemble frames using archival materials. Shadow boxes for jerseys and medals are popular. Many work in frame shops or craft stores.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus several months of paid on-the-job training at a frame shop; the Certified Picture Framer (CPF) credential is optional.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing slowly. Steady but small.
Low risk for 10 years. Cutting mats and building custom frames for art and jerseys is handwork; online framing shops take some simple orders.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply for custom framing jobs at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or a local frame shop; they train you
Classes: Woodshop, Art, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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