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Metal Decorations [1]

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 401
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Provide comprehensive knowledge about metal decoration.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Metal Decorations

                                                                     

  • Meaning and types of metal decorations

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Enameling & inlay

                                                

  • The kinds of enamel
  • Techniques
  • History

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Filigree

                                                                                  

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Engraving & Embossing

                                                  

  • Meaning & Process
  • Difference between Engraving and Embossing
  • Stamping

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Granulation work

                                                                         

  • Meaning and Technique
  • Granules
  • Hard soldering
  • Fusing
  • Colloidal soldering

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2010). Metal techniques for craftsmen . Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
  • Brittain,A. ; Morton,P.(2010). Engraving on Precious Metals, London : N.A.G. Press
  • Darty,L. (2004). The Art of Enamelling : techniques, Asheville,N.c : Lark Books.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Codina, C. (2006). The complete book of jewelry making: a full-color introduction to the jeweler's art. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • 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.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [10]

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[1] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/metal-decorations-4
[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.visual-arts-cork.com/jewellery-art.htm
[8] https://www.pdfdrive.com/stamped-metal-jewelry-creative-techniques-and-designs-for-making-custom-jewelry-e178676289.html
[9] https://www.pdfdrive.com/know-all-about-jewelry-making-jewelry-designing-and-metal-working-e158186869.html
[10] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2023-2024