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Manufacturing Process (Theory)
Paper Code:
25DJWT501 (B)
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the students to –
- Understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of Jewellery
- Familiarize with hallmarking.
Course Outcomes:
This course will enable the students to –
- Understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of Jewellery
- Familiarize with hallmarking.
12.00
Unit I:
Manufacturing process:
- Handmade
- Modeling
- Casting
12.00
Unit II:
Solders & Soldering
- Meaning
- Solders
- Flux
- Soldering techniques & Process
12.00
Unit III:
Clips &Connections:
- Connections system for Necklaces
- Connections system for Bracelets
- Connections system for earrings
12.00
Unit IV:
Polishing and Plating
Electroplating
Process, Strike, Current Density, Brush Electroplating, Electroless Deposition & Cleanliness
- Metal Finishing: Achieving desired surface appearance
- Type of finish on metal
- Type of polishing
- Hand polish and buffing
- Electroforming Process
12.00
Unit V:
Quality Control Assurance parameters
- Focus on Quality Control
- Design
- Manufacturing Activities
- Purity
- Certified Precious Stones:
- Price control
- Process & Information Integrity
Essential Readings:
- Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
- Pinton, D. (2009). Jewellery Technology.
- Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
- Miller, J.(2009). The work of Master Goldsmith: A Unique Collection. Robert Hale.
References:
- Olver, E. (2001). Jewellery Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
- McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
- Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
- Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).ThePenland Book of Jewellery: Master Classes in Jewellery Techniques Lark Books.
- Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewellery, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
- Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewellery Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
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