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METAL DECORATION TECHNIQUES [1]

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

Objective:

  1. To familiarize the students with the basic concepts in jewellery & gemology. Study of evolution & development of jewellery making & trade practices in India. Introduction to Gem stones and materials used in jewellery and study their properties.
  2. To imparts extensive practical training in finishes and enameling, a lost art that has a potential to create object de' art.

 

 

40.00
Unit I: 
I. Metal Finishing Techniques :
  1. 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

 

50.00
Unit II: 
Surface Ornamentation
  1. Surface Ornamentation                                        
  • Enameling
  • Stamping

 

 

30.00
Unit III: 
Stone Setting:
  1. Stone Setting:                                                                    
  • Prong
  • Channel
  • Bezel
  • Pave

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Jewellery Manufacture and Repair By Charles Jarvis
  2. Jewellery Making Manual By Sylvia Wicks
  3. Jewellery Making Techniques Book: by Elizabeth Oliver

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017 [2]

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[1] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/metal-decoration-techniques-1
[2] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2016-2017