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Keywords
Jewelry;
Abstract
The problem under investigation was to combine wood and metal using a lamination process. Research was limited to the area of jewelry making. No previous references describing this process could be found. The technical considerations found necessary to successfully use the lamination technique were as follows: 1) Epoxy glue, a resin and a catalyst, is required; 2) the metal surfaces must be roughed up with emery paper to allow for a stronger wood to metal bond; 3) a backing of metal or wood is necessary on large pieces to provide adequate strength; 4) wood and metal parts must be clamped together to insure a good joint; 5) sanding and polishing with power equipment can melt the epoxy glue because of heat build-up. The projects were as follows: 1) A bracelet using wood and metal laminated in alternating layers forming units, then Joining these unite to form one jewelry piece; 2) a necklace using wood and metal laminated in alternating layers forming one solid unmovable piece; 3) a bracelet using wood and metal laminated without a backing support; 4) a necklace using wood and metal laminated with the edges filed at an angle other than ninety degrees; 5) cufflinks using wood and metal lamination with the metal curved. The wood/metal lamination process might be used in metalsmithing, sculpture, industrial arts, architecture and industry. This research using the wood/metal lamination process demonstrated that it ls a technique worthy of consideration by the Jeweler. Certainly all of the possibilities of this technique have not been explored; the method is limited only by one's imagination.
Year of Submission
1969
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Art
First Advisor
Clifford H. Herrold
Second Advisor
George G. Ball
Date Original
1969
Object Description
1 PDF file (35 leaves)
Copyright
©1969 Joseph Dean Bolender
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Bolender, Joseph Dean, "The Wood and Metal Lamination Process in Jewelry Making" (1969). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2112.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2112
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