Metals &Metal Decoration

Paper Code: 
MJD 123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1.      Provide an in-depth study of metal properties.

2.      Provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration.

          Acquaint students with hallmarking

12.00
Unit I: 
Metallurgy
  • Metallurgist & duties of metallurgist
  • Characteristics and Property of metals                                                       
  • Property of metals applicable in Jewellery Industry –
  • Ductility, Malleability, pickling, surface tension & Absorption.
  • Mining Techniques and Impacts of mining

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Classification of Metal Groups and Certification
  • Ferrous
  • Non-ferrous
  • Alloys                                                                                                                       
  • Hallmarking
  • BIS and Consumer Awareness
  • Sourcing of Precious Metal (Government fortified channels)

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Metal Decorations
  • Meaning and types of metal decorations
  • Textures,Arabesque, Bright cut decoration, Open work, Etching, Gadrooning, Reeding, Horror Vacui, Micro Mosaics, Commesso,garland, Niello and others.

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Enameling & Filigree
  • Enameling:Historyand kinds of enamel
  • Process and Techniques
  • Filigree: Meaning, Process and History, types and Uses

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Engraving, Embossing and Granulation
  • Engraving: Meaning& Process
  • Engine-turning
  • Embossing: Meaning & Process
  • Repousse, Chasing and Stamping
  • Granulation work : Meaning and Technique, Granules
  • Hard soldering
  • Fusing
  • Colloidal soldering

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Cihonski, J. L. (2007). NOBLE METALS. Encyclopedia of Physical Science & Technology, 9, 9, 15.
  • Carmichael, R. S. (2017). Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals (2008). CRC press.
  • Chaffers, W. (2012). Hall marks on gold and silver plate. BoD–Books on Demand.
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • 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.

 

 

References: 
  • Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  • 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.
  • Hoke, C. M. (2000). Refining precious metal wastes: gold-silver-platinum metals: a handbook for the jeweler, dentist and small refiner. Metallurgical Pub. Co.

Smith, H. (2010). Jewellery: Nabu Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version