Jewellery Fabrication

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 601
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. 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
  2. Familiarize with hallmarking.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process:

                                                          

  • Handmade
  • Modeling
  • Casting 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Solders & Soldering

                                                          

  • Meaning
  • Solders
  • Flux
  • Soldering techniques & Process

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Clips &Connections:

                                                         

  • Connections system for Necklaces
  • Connections system for Bracelets
  • Connections system for earrings

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Polishing and Plating

                                                                    

  • Metal Finishing: Achieving desired surface appearance                              
  • Type of finish on metal
  • Type of polishing
  • Hand polish and buffing
  • Electroforming Process

Electroplating

Process, Strike, Current Density, Brush Electroplating, Electroless Deposition & Cleanliness

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control Assurance parameters

                                         

  • Focus on Quality Control
  • Design
  • Manufacturing Activities
  • Purity
  • Certified Precious Stones:
  • Price control
  • Process & Information Integrity

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewelry concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  • Pinton, D. (2009). Jewellery Technology.
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • Miller, J.(2009). The work of Master Goldsmith: A Unique Collection. Robert Hale.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • 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.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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