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 impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
To understand the history and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smiting.
12.00
Unit I:
Study of historical Jewellery - India
Mauryan
Gupta
Kushan
Mughal
12.00
Unit II:
History of Jewellery
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Edwardian Styles
Victorian Jewellery
Retro
Egypt
Greece
Roman
12.00
Unit III:
Manufacturing process
Handmade jewellery
Tools for Handmade jewellery
Casting
12.00
Unit IV:
Special processes
Solders & Soldering
Electroplating
Laser technology
Electroforming
quality control process
Unit V:
Metal Decoration
Enameling
Sand blasting
Filigree work
Rawa work
Essential Readings:
Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
Evans, J. (2002). A History of Jewellery. Courier Corporation.
Johns, C. (2013). The jewellery of Roman Britain: Celtic and classical traditions. Routledge.
Bell, J. (2004). Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. Penguin
Higgins, R., & Higgins, R. A. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.
Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewellery, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
References:
Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).ThePenland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.