Jewellery Fabrication

Paper Code: 
24CJWT601
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  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.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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COURSE TITLE

24CJWT601
Jewellery Fabrication

 

 

 

 

CO111: Develop an understanding of the techniques, process terminology, tool & materials used in commercial jewellery manufacture & mass production.

CO112: Gain a comprehensive understanding of soldering fundamentals, including the meaning of soldering, types of solders, and the role of flux in the soldering process.

CO113: Familiarize themselves with different types of clips and connections and the uses

CO114: Create specific and original design and clear processes in production.

CO115: aware about quality control process and finishing of products .

CO116: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective , Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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). Jewellery 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
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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