Average Income ; 44,000
Start up expenses ; it all depends... you'll need your own studio, tools, supplies, website, business cards, portfolio. You're going to have to put a lot of money down before you start to produce an income... and earning money is never guaranteed.
I think metalsmithing would be a good career path for myself because I simply enjoy the craft. I would much rather work with a medium that I physically can move and shape in my hands than something 2D, which I feel I never have control over.
I enjoy the design aspect to metalsmithing, the fact that you can make functional and wearable pieces of art and also be able to make sculptures and instillation pieces... metalsmithing is very versatile.
I like to create things I'm able to wear and use, it's also a very easy way to show your work off and get people's attention.
