Beading Techniques

Paper Code: 
CJWT 403
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduced to the types of wires and beads available to jewellery makers
  2. Gain an understanding of the function of different wires and findings and gain skills in using the main tools for wire and bead jewellery

 

30.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of Beading Material & tools

                                

  • Beads & other Materials
  • Beads
  • Findings
  • Threads and Wires
  • Tools and Other Equipment

 

90.00
Unit II: 
Basic Bead Jewellery Techniques

                                       

  • Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads
  • Steel / silver wire knotting
  • Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads
  • Gimp with Beading Thread
  • Using Beading Thread
  • Basic Earring Making
  • Headpins & Brooches
  • Bead Necklaces
  • Necklace Threading /strings
  • Jewellery Making 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Miller,J.(2003) Costume Jewellery by Mitchell Beazley      
  • Seecharran,V. (2009) The encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewellery Making Techniques by ‎Interweave
  • Galli,  P. (2010) Creative Variations in Jewelry Design Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • McSwiney, S. (2007) The Jewellery Making Handbook : Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

·       Berkebile., J., (2012) Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques, Lark Crafts; (1ST ed)

·       Tocchinskaya, E., Komleva, G. and Volynets, S. (2017). Jewellery. Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers.

·       Matlin. A (2012), Engagement & Wedding Rings,: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

·       Bovin, M., & Codina, C. (2010). Jewelry Making. Bovin.

E-RESOURCES:

·       https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-art-of-bead-embroidery-techniques-designs-inspirations-e156773520.html

·       https://www.pdfdrive.com/inspired-bead-embroidery-new-jewelry-designs-e1...

JOURNALS:

·       Diamond World

·       Jewellery News India

Art of Jewellery

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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