Intro to Jewelry Making
It has been many centuries since the inception of jewelry making. From ancient civilizations to the modern world, jewelry has been most popularly used for beautification. But, it also represents the socioeconomic condition of individuals. Today, we will take a closer look at the history and evolution of jewelry making and design.
The Evolution of Jewelry
Jewelry designs have continuously evolved through innovations of gem stones, precious metals, and various materials used to prepare the jewelry. Jewelry designs are diverse and range from shells on hemp strings, to tiaras and crowns. The tools used for designing ornaments and metallurgy have also improved, taking the world of jewelry to a whole new level.
There was a time when manual procedures were used for jewelry designing. Wax carving was the primary technique used to design the ornaments. Lost wax processes were used to sculpt the models which were later embedded in plaster. These models were then made into impressions by burning them down. A torch was used to melt the precious metals and later put into the cavity of the impression using a manually wound centrifuge. The resulting casting was ground down and finished with the help of files, abrasive materials, and basic grinding instruments. This casting was now ready for soldering and welding.
Jewelry Design- Methods
Another jewelry designing method is created using alloys of precious metals to form different colors and karats. Handmade jewelry is prepared using this method. The jewelry designers prepare the metal and then shape it using the jewelry fabrication process.
In the past, they would also save the designs they created through jewelry mold making. Vulcanization of uncured rubber was used to build the molds, and the molds were then filled with wax to make the design.
Jewelry Design- Modern Methods
Designing in today’s world has become even more straightforward because of Computer Aided Design (CAD). The designs that took so much time in the past because of the manual labor and wax carving can now be prepared with a few clicks of your mouse. Innovations in artwork have also become much easier because of CAD jewelry design, which allows original designs to be conceptualized and made digitally. After completing the design on the computer, high tech equipment is used to prepare the ornaments in wax or resin. Advanced software is used for this.
If you want to start jewelry design making, begin with basic steps like sketching a design. Then create your design by stringing beads, bending wires and learning to work with torches. Observation can also go a long way in learning jewelry design making. One way is to contact a seasoned jewelry designer and ask if you can shadow them. This will help you learn some tips and help you get acquainted with the process.
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