Wood Craftsman (Wooden)
さいくものし（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who uses wood as material and hand tools or small machines to create small items such as decorations, crafts, and daily goods. Performs delicate carving, shaving, assembly, and finishing painting.
Description
The Wood Craftsman (Wooden) selects wood, and based on design drawings, uses hand tools such as chisels, saws, and files, or small machines to perform carving and shaving, and handles finishing processes such as gluing, assembly, painting, and lacquering. Fuses traditional techniques with modern design sense to pursue high precision and beauty. Commissioned production through various channels such as wholesalers, workshops, and online sales is common.
Future Outlook
While successor shortage due to aging is an issue, demand for made-to-order and high-end crafts is stable. New markets are expected from the expansion of online sales and experiential workshops.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Highly Focused / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Commissioned Production / OEM Manufacturing / Online Shop / Personal Workshop / Workshop
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Artisan → Master Artisan → Workshop Owner → Instructor
Required Skills
Hand Tool Operation / Painting Finishing Technique / Precision Carving / Understanding Wood Characteristics
Recommended Skills
Adhesive Assembly Technique / CAD / Knowledge of Painting Finishing Materials / Sales and Marketing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine processing accuracy directly affects quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original designs and ideas determine the appeal of the created works. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is not particularly needed. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is mainly individual work, with few opportunities for team work. |
Related Qualifications
- Wood Processing Skills Proficiency
Aliases
- Woodworking Artisan
- Woodworking Carver
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- Wood Pattern Maker
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