Also called: Leather Craftsperson
Makes wallets, belts, bags, and accessories from leather.
They cut leather with sharp knives, stamp designs, dye, and hand-stitch with waxed thread. Many sell custom pieces online or at markets. Some work for luxury brands repairing high-end bags.
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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. Self-taught or apprenticeship.
Ways in: Self-taught, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Under $15k.
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years). Small craft market.
Low risk for 10 years. Mass goods are factory-made, but custom hand-stitched leather is what buyers pay for.
Age 14+. One way to start: Buy a beginner leather kit (under $100), make simple wallets or keychains and sell them at markets or on Etsy
Classes: Art 3-D Design, Woodshop, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-6041.
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