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Upholsters repair or replace upholstery,

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the fabric or leather covering on furniture,

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and the padding and hardware

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used to make furniture attractive,

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comfortable, and enduring.

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Upholsterers work on every part of furniture,

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from the frame to the cushions,

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to the intricate designs adorning the exterior.

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When replacing upholstery,

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they examine the wood skeleton of furniture

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for any defects, repair any broken pieces,

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refinish exposed wood,

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and secure material to the frame

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before starting on padding.

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On top of the frame,

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upholsterers use fiber stuffing,

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cotton, felt and other materials

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to create the shapes

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that make furniture softly cushioned.

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Finally they measure, cut, sew,

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and staple the pieces of fabric and leather

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that cover the piece of furniture.

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Upholsterers may also construct

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custom furniture from scratch.

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Work schedules are typically full time,

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and work weeks longer than 40 hours

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are not uncommon.

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Upholstery requires using

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a large variety of tools,

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from scissors and needles,

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to highly specialized power equipment.

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The majority of upholsterers

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have a high school diploma or equivalent,

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although there are no formal

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education requirements.

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Many find work either through

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on-the-job training, apprenticeships,

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or technical education.