Beading Techniques

Paper Code: 
24CJWT403
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  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

 

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24CJWT 403

Beading Techniques

 

 

CO75:  Build technical skills including use of the various pliers, threading, knotting and stringing and develop skills in basic jewellery making and create a variety of jewellery pieces, including necklaces, earrings, and brooches, using beading techniques

CO76: Compile comprehensive practical records detailing plans related to jewellery design across diverse institutional settings and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.

CO77: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Practical Sessions ,  material sourcing, Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Field practical , inspiration board,  Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team work

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective , Product development

Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

120.00
Unit I: 
Bead Jewellery Making

Introduction of Beading Material & tools                                             

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

  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 Jewellery Design Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • McSwiney, S. (2007) The Jewellery Making Handbook : Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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