Metal Decoration Techniques

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

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Familiarize with the basic concepts in jewellery & gemology.
  2. Study evolution & development of jewellery making & trade practices in India.
  3. Gain knowledge about the Gem stones and materials used in jewellery and study their properties.
  4. Imparts extensive practical training in finishes and enameling.

 Learning outcomes (COs):

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JWT 604 

 

 

 

Metal Decoration Techniques

 

 

 

The students will–

 

CO121: Design and make jewelry, wearable using precious and semi-precious gemstones.

CO122: use various metal decoration techniques like filigree, granulation, metal textures, enameling etc. in developing jewellery

CO123: 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: 
  • McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: FromEnameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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