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Metal Decorations [1]

Paper Code: 
JWT 402
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration

9.00
Unit I: 
Metal Decorations

Meaning and types of metal decorations

9.00
Unit II: 
Enameling & inlay

The kinds of enamel

Techniques

History

9.00
Unit III: 
Filigree

Meaning & Process

History [2]

9.00
Unit IV: 
Engraving & Embossing
  • Meaning & Process
  • Difference between Engraving And Embossing
  • Stamping

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Granulation work

Meaning

Technique

  • Granules
  • Hard soldering
  • Fusing
  • Colloidal soldering

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Jinks McGrath-The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes From Enameling And Engraving To Inlay And Granulation 

 

References: 

  1. Enamelling (The Art of Crafts) by Joan Bolton King (Author)
  2. "Enamelling is the fusing of glass to metal: the two permanently bond together when heated until the glass actually melts..."
  3. Enamelling On Precious Metal By Jeanne Werge-Hartley
  4. Engraving On Precious Metals By A Brittain & P Morton
  5. Antiquites du Bosphore Cimmerien", by Gille,
  6. .Wonders of Engraving by G. Duplessis
  7. Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry [7] by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017 [8]

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Links:
[1] https://jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/bsc-jewellery-design-technology-48
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filigree#History#History
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filigree#Ancient_work#Ancient_work
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filigree#Asia#Asia
[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filigree#Medieval_Europe#Medieval_Europe
[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filigree#Uses#Uses
[7] http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Threads-Making-Filigree-Jewelry/dp/0871162210/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228541408&sr=1-1
[8] https://jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2016-2017