MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Paper Code: 
: JWT 602
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective:

  1. 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
  2. To acquaint students with hallmarking

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process:

Unit  I : Manufacturing process:                                    

  • Handmade
  • Modeling
  • Casting :
  • Method of giving form to Molten metal.
  • The Development of  casting technology
  • Model Types
  • Lost Wax Casting
    • Advantages & Limitations

 

  • 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 :

Solders & Soldering :                                    

 

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Clips & Connections:

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:

Metallic Buildup:                                               

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control Assurance parameters :

Quality Control Assurance parameters :                              

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

Health Hazards to artisans due to various processes in Jewellery Manufacturing and their preventions.

 

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

 

 

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