Metal Decoration Techniques

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

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

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COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

 

 

 

JWT 604 

 

 

 

Metal Decoration Techniques

 

 

 

The students will–

 

CO142: Design and make jewelry, wearable using precious and semi-precious gemstones.

CO143: use various metal decoration techniques like filigree, granulation, metal textures, enameling etc. in developing jewellery

CO144: Make a wearable piece of art from initial conception to finished realization.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Practical Sessions , Theme board  , Demonstrations ,Giving tasks, Field practical , inspiration board,  Workshop ,  Laboratory industry visits,  Group and Team work

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective , Product and Design development

Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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
  • Filigrees

 

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

 

 

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: 
  • 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.
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  • E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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