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Metal Decoration Techniques
Paper Code:
JWT 604
Credits:
8
Contact Hours:
120.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
Objective:
- To familiarize the students with the basic concepts in jewellery & gemology. Study of evolution & development of jewellery making & trade practices in India. Introduction to Gem stones and materials used in jewellery and study their properties.
- To imparts extensive practical training in finishes and enameling, a lost art that has a potential to create object de' art.
50.00
Unit I:
Metal Finishing Techniques :
- Type of soil on metal
- cleaning solution finishing technique
- Hand polishing and buffing
- Rhodium plating
- Type of finishes on metals :
- Gloss
- Matte
- Florentine
- Satin
- Hammering
Surface ornamentation with heat
Metal fusion techniques
Reticulation, Metals used for reticulation
Fusing Metal
Granulation
Kuft gari process
Bidri Work
40.00
Unit II:
Surface Ornamentation
- Enameling
- Stamping
- Filigree
30.00
Unit III:
Stone Setting:
- Prong
- Channel
- Bezel
- Pave
Essential Readings:
Essential Readings:-
- 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). The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
- Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc..
References:
Books Recommended:-
- Berkebile., J., (2012) Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques, Lark Crafts; (1ST ed)
- Power, J. (2009). Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets, St. Martin's Griffin, (1ST ed)
- Bovin, M., & Codina, C. (1964). Jewelry Making. Bovin.
- McCreight, T. (2005). Jewelry Making: Techniques for Metal. Courier Corporation.
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