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Metal Decorations
Paper Code:
CJWT- 401
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the students to –
- Provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration.
12.00
Unit I:
Metal Decorations
- Meaning and types of metal decorations
12.00
Unit II:
Enameling & inlay
- The kinds of enamel
- Techniques
- History
12.00
Unit III:
Filigree
12.00
Unit IV:
Engraving & Embossing
- Meaning & Process
- Difference between Engraving and Embossing
- Stamping
12.00
Unit V:
Granulation work
- Meaning and Technique
- Granules
- Hard soldering
- Fusing
- Colloidal soldering
Essential Readings:
- Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen . Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
- Brittain,A. ; Morton,P.(2010). Engraving on Precious Metals, London : N.A.G. Press
- Darty,L. (2004). The Art of Enamelling : techniques, Asheville,N.c : Lark Books.
References:
SUGGESTED READINGS:
- Codina, C. (2006). The complete book of jewelry making: a full-color introduction to the jeweler's art. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
- McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
- Bates, K. F. (2011). Enameling Principles and Practice. Read Books Ltd.
E-RESOURCES:
- http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/jewellery-art.htm
- https://www.pdfdrive.com/stamped-metal-jewelry-creative-techniques-and-designs-for-making-custom-jewelry-e178676289.html
- https://www.pdfdrive.com/know-all-about-jewelry-making-jewelry-designing-and-metal-working-e158186869.html
JOURNALS:
- Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry
- Art of Jewellery
- Diamond World
Academic Year:
