Handicrafts

Class VI - VIII
Students to explore the creative activities of Paper Mache & Fashion Jewellery as part of their school education.
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Course Objective

The objective of paper mache crafts is to enable students to appreciate the history and evaluation of the craft. The handbook focuses on the history of paper mache, available in different states of India, and tools and materials used in making paper mache.

On the other hand, the objective of Fashion Jewelry is to enable students to understand briefly the historical background and tradition of jewellery in India.

Course Features

  • Students to explore the creative activities
  • The student will be able to do paint and polish to the craft products.
  • The student would be able to assemble their products.
  • The student will be able to make Jewelry components
  • The student will be able to make 3D components of Paper Mache with the help of Sakhta Making
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The student will be able to make crafts that are environmentally friendly such as (recyclable products). The student will be able to use the basic tools and equipment required for making multiple crafts.
  • E-learning & Onsite classes
  • A 'Workshop' class
  • Industrial Visit
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Content

  • This Unit focuses on:
    History of Paper Mache
    Paper Mache in different states of India
    Tools and materials used in making Paper Mache
  • This Unit focuses on:
    1. The process of making paper pulp (Sakhta)
    2. The process of making rice glue (Atiz)
    3. Understanding appropriate measures needed in drying and readying the Sakhta
  • This Unit focuses on:
    1. Preparing a hanging ball with pulp
    2. Creating a cylindrical pen holder using pulp
    3. Sculpting a 3D Turtle using pulp
  • Unit 3.1: Make a hanging ball
    Unit 3.2: Make a cylindrical pen holder
    Unit 3.3: Make a 3D turtle
  • Unit 4.1: Finish the hanging ball
    Unit 4.2: Finish the cylindrical pen holder
    Unit 4.3: Finish the 3D turtle
  • This Unit focuses on:
    1. Background of jewellery tradition in India & Various States of India
    2. Arrangement of tools and raw materials used for making Fashion Jewellery
    3. Deciding the style, combination of materials and design of jewellery pieces
  • Unit 6.1: Make a neck ornament by stringing beads
    Unit 6.2: Make a bracelet with German Silver Wire
  • Paper Mache
  • Fashion Jewellery