Beading Art

Paper Code: 
JWT 404
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To  be introduced to the types of wires and beads available to jewellery makers
  1. To 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

Method 1: Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads

Method 2: practice  of steel / Silver wire knotting

Method 3: Nylon-coated Wire with Crimp Beads

Method 4: Gimp with Beading Thread

Method 5: Using Beading Thread

Method 6: Basic Earring Making

Method 7: Headpins & Brooches

Method 8: Knitted Bead Necklace

Method 9: Necklace Threading /strings

Method 10: Jewellery Making  with scrap material

Essential Readings: 
  1. Beaded Jewelry The Complete Guide by Susan Ray (Spiral-bound - Dec 31, 2007)
  2. Chris Franchetti Michaels- Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading (Paperback - Oct 8, 2007)
  3. Julia Gerlach  -Creative Beading

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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