Metal Decoration Techniques

Paper Code: 
JWT 604
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 :
  1. 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
  1. Surface Ornamentation                                               
  • Enameling
  • Stamping
  • Filigree

 

30.00
Unit III: 
Stone Setting:
  1. Stone Setting:                                                                
  • Prong
  • Channel
  • Bezel
  • Pave

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From

Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.

  1. Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005). The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
  2. Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc..

 

 

References: 
  1. Berkebile., J., (2012) Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques, Lark Crafts; (1ST ed)
  2. Power, J. (2009). Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets, St. Martin's Griffin, (1ST ed)
  3. Bovin, M., & Codina, C. (1964). Jewelry Making. Bovin.
  4. McCreight, T. (2005). Jewelry Making: Techniques for Metal. Courier Corporation.

 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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