Other skilled trades n.e.c.

makes patterns for moulds, fits metal castings, pours plaster, fills plaster mould with resin and smooths surface

AI-assisted CAD tools can help design and optimise mould patterns digitally, reducing iteration time, though the physical pouring, filling, and surface finishing steps remain manual.

makes and repairs jewellery and decorative precious metal ware, sets, cuts and polishes gemstones and makes master patterns for articles of jewellery

AI-powered CAD tools like Rhino with AI plugins can assist in designing master patterns and jewellery layouts, and AI image tools can generate design concepts, though the physical crafting, stone setting, and polishing remain skilled manual work.

uses hand or machine tools to engrave letters, patterns and other designs on jewellery and stoneware

AI can generate design references or patterns digitally, but the physical engraving using hand or machine tools on jewellery and stoneware requires skilled manual dexterity that AI cannot replicate.

makes children’s toys, dolls, models, candles, artificial flowers and other fancy goods

AI tools like Midjourney or Adobe Firefly can generate design inspiration for toys, candles, and decorative goods, but the physical making of these items remains entirely manual craft.

makes, maintains and adapts surgical and orthopaedic appliances

AI can assist with referencing clinical specifications or design documentation for surgical appliances, but the precise fitting, making, and adapting of orthopaedic devices requires skilled human judgment and dexterity.

constructs and covers wire frames for lampshades

AI design tools like Midjourney can inspire lampshade patterns and shapes, but the physical construction and covering of wire frames is entirely hands-on craft work.

makes wigs, beards and other artificial hairpieces from human hair or synthetic materials

AI has no meaningful role in the physical crafting of wigs and hairpieces; it could assist with colour matching or style reference imagery but the core task is manual.

makes musical instruments, makes and assembles parts for musical instruments, and tunes to improve pitch, tone and volume

AI audio analysis tools can assist with tuning analysis and pitch feedback, but the physical making, assembly, and tonal adjustment of musical instruments is a deeply skilled manual craft.

interweaves canes of willow, withy, bamboo, rattan or similar material to make baskets and other pieces of wickerwork

Wickerwork is a highly tactile, manual craft requiring physical dexterity and material knowledge that AI cannot assist with in any direct way.

charges fireworks, cartridges and other munitions with explosive material

Charging fireworks and munitions with explosive material is a safety-critical, highly regulated physical task where AI has virtually no applicable role.