SCRAP JEWELLERY AND BEADING ART

Paper Code: 
JWD 233
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To be introduced to the types of wires and beads available to jewellery makers.
  2. To gain an understanding of the function of different wires and findings and gain skills in using the main tools for wire and bead jewellery.
  3. To enable students awareness of importance of designing for sustainability.
  4. To provide knowledge of current sustainable technologies, materials and design innovation.

 

60.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of Beading Material & tools

        

  • Beads & other Materials
  • Beads
  • Findings
  • Threads and Wires
  • Tools and Other Equipment
  • Basic Bead Jewellery Techniques
60.00
Unit II: 
• Scrap jewellery
  • Collect sustainable jewellery material
  • Jewellery using fabric scraps
  • Jewellery using  scrap of leather and rexine
  • Jewellery using wood

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Miller,J.(2003) Costume Jewellery by Mitchell Beazley.
  • Seecharran,V (2009) The encyclopedia od Contemporary Jewellery Making Techniques by ‎Interweave.Galli,P. (1997) Creative Variations in Jewelry Design Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
  • Mc Swiney, S(2007) The Jewellery Making Handbook : Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects

 

References: 
  • Berkebile, J, (2012) Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques, Lark Crafts; (1ST ed)
  • Tocchinskaya, E., Komleva, G. and Volynets, S. (1988). Jewellery. Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers.
  • Matlin. A (2012), Engagement & Wedding Rings,: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love
  • Bovin, M., & Codina, C. (1964). Jewelry Making. Bovin.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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