Manufacturing Process

Paper Code: 
JWT 602
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of jewellery
  • To acquaint students with hallmarking
9.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process

        

·         Handmade

·         Modeling

·         Casting :

o   Method of giving form to Molten metal.

o   The Development of  casting technology

o   Model Types

o   Lost Wax Casting

§  Advantages & Limitations

o   Type of Wax

§  Hand carving Wax

§  Building or Sculpture Wax

§  Soft Wax

§  Tacky Sticks

§  Water Soluble wax

§  Injection Wax

9.00
Unit II: 
Solders & Soldering

 

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Clips & Connections

·         A Keg Closing

·         A Box Closing

·         Spring Clip

·         A Bayonet Closing

·         Locks (Stop)

·         Clips For Earring

·         Connections With Half Ring For Settings

·         Connection With A Hinged Stud

·         A Nail Connection

·         Joints

9.00
Unit IV: 
Metallic Buildup
9.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control Assurance parameters
  • Focus on Quality Control
  • Design
  • Manufacturing Activities
  • Purity
  • Certified Precious Stones:
  • Price control
  • Process & Information Integrity
Essential Readings: 
  1. Jewellery Concept & Technology  by Oppi Untracht
  2. Jewellery Making Techniques Book: by Elizabeth Olver

 

References: 
  1. Jewelry Making and Design Rose and Cirino Dover
  2. The Design & Creation Of Jewellery By Rober Von Neuman

 

Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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