CONTENTS OF PATENT
1. Name of the
Applicant : Kanchan Gupta
2. Address : Flat No. 101, Meena Tower, 112/166 A-1, Swaroop
Nagar, Kanpur-208002 Phone: 09336102719
3. Title : Handcrafted Fashion Jewellery
4. Drawing : Photos enclosed
5. Claims
6. Description :
A) Field of Invention :
The proposed item for patent is handcrafted paper jewellery made from normal mill made Paper. This is an innovative, unique and novel concept, Till date no one has used paper for making wearable matching jewellery made of cones and rolls.
The form of normal mill made paper is not changed or distorted. The paper is not crushed as in the case of Paper machie products. The paper jewellery is water and sweat resistant. It is available in matching colours. Paper jewellery is light weighted. It can be used by both female and male for all the occasions. The jewellery can be used for both formal and casual wearing. The art of Paper Jewellery is invented, evolved, conceptualized and created and designed by Nitin Gupta and Kanchan Gupta.
The range of jewellery varies from elaborate and detailed designs to basics. Beautifully crafted necklaces, bracelets, anklets, bangles, ear rings, maangtika, armlets, mobile and spectacles halter, finger rings etc,
B) Object Aim :
The contemporary artificial jewellery made of metal has some disadvantages, such as it is heavy, turns black with the passage of time, the jewellery is available in golden, silver and oxidized base only. It is allergic also.
There was a need of wearable, non allergic, light weighted, durable, biodegradable and new fashioned, trendy look jewellery. The objective of making paper jewellery is to produce wearable, non allergic, light weighted.

durable, biodegradable, new fashioned, trendy look jewellery, which is available in matching colours. Paper Jewellery is a boon for those who have a passion to wear fashion jewellery but cannot wear it because they are allergic to metal.
C) Description :
For making paper rolls and cones which forms an intrinsic part of the paper jewellery, normal mill made paper Orient Diamond Touche paper sheet of 57 GSM is taken for rolls and Orient Pulp Board Paper sheet of 120 GSM is used to make cones for Paper jewellery.
First the fresh paper sheet is marked according to the desired shape and size of particular bead, either rolls or cones. Then the paper sheet is cut into strips for rolls and in right angled triangle shape for cones. If the thick roll is required the length of strip has to be longer. Similar process is done in the case of cones. The process of making rolls is on the lines of making rolls for crackers at Shivakashi. Similarly the process of making cones is self evolved and it has been evolved with the passage of time and research.
Diagram of paper cutting for various rolls and spherical shapes
It we need a thick cone with a broader base, length of the strip has to be increased and if the longer cone is required the height of the strip is required to be increased.
Diagram of paper cutting for conical shape
The single cutting is taken at a time for making either rolls or cones, it is rolled over with the help of a long needle of 4 inches of length and approximately 1/10 cm. thick. The paper is dipped in water from one side approximately 1/5 th part of the whole size for a second only, so that the paper gets wet from one side and is folded over keeping a needle in between. Then by catching the needle in fore fingers and thumbs of both the hands the folded paper is rolled over the needle. This is done so that there is a uniform hole in the rolled sphere or cone.
This hole is necessary for beading it in the thread or passing a wire from it. Secondly when a manual pressure is applied the pressure is not uniform on the side. So there is a deformation in the shapes. When a needle is kept in between the rolls and cones are made with uniformity both from inner side and outer side.
The purpose of wetting the one side of the paper is to roll the paper with ease and to take the needle out easily. And after making the rolls and cones it is kept for drying. When the water from inner side of the rolls and cones dry up it gives stiffness to the inner paper and when paper rolls or cones are beaded in the nylon thread the paper does not comes out from the inner side of the roil or cone.
Earlier we used to roll the paper without wetting the front edge and even without the needle. Then the inner side used to loosen and come out when beaded and there was no hole. For keeping hole in between we used needle hut when we took needle out of the roll or cone the inner part of the roll or done came out with the needle. Then we started wetting the side of paper to reduce the friction when the needle was pulled off and even gumming the roll or cone from middle while rolling just to avoid loosening of roll from inner side.
Then the paper is rolled over with the help of fore fingers and thumbs of both the hands, applying optimum amount of pressure so that the rolls or the cones do not loosen up after it is completely done or put in the jewellery. While rolling the bead the adhesive is also applied in the middle course of the rolls and cones so that it does not loosen from the middle portion and paper does not come out from inside of the roll or cone and to make it hard and stiff
too. Thereafter the end side is affixed with adhesive. The adhesive is applied by plastic bottle with a thin nozzle. This is done to ensure the neatness and thorough application of adhesive all over the edge. Then the rolls or cones are kept aside for drying. Thus finishing the first proce'ss of making rolls and cones.
The art of making rolls and cones requires a lot of precision and expertise. It has to be ensured that the rolls or cones are neatly made leaving no wrinkle or adhesive marks over the rolls or the cones. The different sizes of rolls are required for different style and pieces of jewellery. The sizes and shapes of rolls and cones are as per enclosed picture.
The paper is rolled over into beads of different shapes and sizes by manual process. The long tubes are made of paper and it is cut into required size with a help of a double edged blade on a measured cutting machine designed by the applicant.
There are various shapes made from the rolls or cones such as flower, semi floral design, two, three, four or n no. of cones stuck together. We make flowers of various sizes from different sizes of cones. Crescent moon, pyramids, triangular shapes, jhumki etc. are made from cones. The rolls are s'uck in a rectangular, square, rhombus or a burfi shape. If the broad base is required then number of rolls and cones used is more and vice versa. The sticking size of the base depends upon the designs to be made from them. The various combinations of rolls and canes can be stuck together evolving new shapes and designs.
While sticking together the rolls and cones are affixed in such a manner that there is an equal distance between the rolls and the cones. If this is overlooked the elasticity of the paper base converts into rigidity. The application of quantity of adhesive is kept under strict supervision as excessive adhesive will fill in the ridges of roll or cones and it is painted the excess adhesive will be visible apparently.
The making of rolls and cones and sticking them requires a lot of skill and perseverance. As the basic products in making paper jewellery are Rolls and Cones and the basic process should be performed in a proper manner.
Then the rolls or cones, if required to be used individually are hanged through the hole in a wire. Similarly the bases are also hanged in a wire. The bases or rolls and cones are coated by brush with boiled adhesive mixed with equal proportion of water which hardens the paper base. This process is repeated twice to ensure the proper strength and hardness.
This process is done for hardening the paper base and it strengthens the paper from being crushed when pressed. We have named this process as

dipping. After each dipping the rolls and cones or the bases are kept aside to dry for 24 hours.
Then the bases or the rolls and cones are painted with brush by fabric oil free water base colours, which are used for cloth painting, either metallic or non metallic.
The bases can be painted in any desired colour or a combination of colours and even colour shading can be done according to the design or matching required. The fabric paints provide bonding to the paper base.
For making the rolls or cones or bases water and sweat resistant, the paper shapes are coated with silicon gel mixed with thinner. Silicon is non allergic to the human skin and is non hazardous we have give preference to it over picture varnish or lacquer coating, which might be allergic to human skin.
Earlier we used to coat the paper bases with hot wax but it was apparently visible if pressed or scratched. Hence we use silicon gel.
We use different type of cutters, pliers, and roll cutting machines (invented by the applicant). We also use blades, knives, mini drills, compass, forceps, different type of needles, wires, measuring scales and hole machine (self designed) as aids to make paper jewellery.
To make paper jewellery first we draft the design on paper or CAD on computer just to check the appearance of that specific design. Then we colour the draft to see whether the particular combination will look good or not.
There after the hardened coloured paper bases are assembled together in different designs. The various designs and shapes are made by sticking either rolls or cones in different combinations. For some specific designs holes are done on the rolls and cones horizontally with the help of compass and mini drill. In some designs the paper bases are beaded in the nylon thread with combination of metal fittings, gold formed metal fittings, glass beads or any decorative material available.
We use ceramic paste, melon seeds, mirror and other fancy products with the paper rolls and cones. Keeping any design in mind the rolls or cones or affixed bases are assembled in nylon wire or nylon thread. Then the bases are decorated with acrylic crystals, swarovski crystals, stones, beadr>, chatons, kundan, glass beads, polki etc. after this the finishing chains or tarsal ( dori) is hooked in the decorated paper necklace. The earrings are also made and the ear pins are affixed with epoxy adhesive, in case of danglers, ear hooks are put in the earring with the help of a long brass wire passed from the hole in the rolls or cones.
To make different styles we use different processes.
For making haslis, stainless steel wire is used to give round shape to the necklace. First the fringes or the pendent is made from paper beads and then it is coloured and assembled with the wire to make the design according to draft. After completing each end of the wire is either punched with the stopper or the loop is made so that the beads do not come out. At last the set is decorated with swarovski stones, kundan, polki etc. if the design is western different type of shading is done, ceramic or glass work can also be done.
To make choker, tiger tail wire is punched at the end with lockster and the design is started from the right side. According to the draft the design is made using paper base of rolls and cones, glass beads, metal findings, seed bead, partitions, cut dana, pipes etc. to give the desired look and size. Generally the size of choker is 12 to 16 inches (according to the neck size of customer). At the end it is again punched using stopper with anchor chain, to finally finish it. Decoration with different types of decorative items such as fiber flowers, metal flowers, melon seeds, crystals is done to give it ethnic or western look.
To make necklace closer to neck the rolls and cones have to be hanged straight or horizontal on thread according to draft. If it is assembled straight sometime holes are made on rolls and cones and glass beads or metal •findings are placed in between the holes to balance and to fill the space between the rolls or cones. Then different types of hangings and fringes are hanged to give it a heavy look. When the necklace is complete, decoration according to the design is done. Some times to give two or three colour combination in the necklace the base is painted in one colour, beads are of different colour and decoration is of different colour. All this depends on the matching or according to the order and demand.
To make pendent sets, the trendy shape is made from paper rolls and cones and the matching earrings are also made. Then they are coloured accordingly. If the design requires hangings, the hanging is made of different sized beads. Then the pendent set is adorned as per design drafted and finally a dori is attached to the pendent set. The tarsal can be of glass bead, paper rolls or cones or bases, seed bead, zari, dabka, crystals,metal beads-etc.
To make long necklaces or rani haar, the mala of different kind are made using pearls, paper bases, gold formed metal beads keeping in view a grand look. Then big pendent is attached. Generally the long necklaces are decorated heavily to give it a grand, ethnic and unique look.
To make jhumka the cones are stick together to give a temple or pyramid shape. After coloring it different type of pearls and beads are hanged on that base. Then it is decorated with acrylic stones and swarovski etc.
Our range comprises of -necklaces, neck wraps, crosses, haslis, chains, pendent, earrings, hoops, danglers, studs, clip earrings, finger rings, bracelets, bangles, armlets, anklets, belly belts, nose rings, maangtika, mobile halter and spectacles halter.
Our range is priced according to the craftsmanship input and the material input. The prices vary from Rs. 20/- to Rs, 6,000/-. The necklace range starts from Rs. 65 to Rs. 700, the sets with maangtika starts from Rs. 750, though we can make maangtika in each and every set and separately also. Bridal sets start from Rs. 1.500/- to 6,000. Earrings start from Rs. 20 to 500. Bracelets ranging from 20 to 500, Rings ranging from 50 to 250 and Anklets from Rs. 50 to 200.

Claims
1. The basic raw material used to craft jewellery is Paper.
2. Water and sweat resistant: As we have coated the jewellery with silicon
gel there is no contact of sweat and water with the jewellery so the jewellery
is sweat and water resistant.

3. Light weighted: As paper is used in the jewellery the weight of the
jewellery is that of paper rolls and cones so the jewellery is light weighted.
4. Fast and durable colours: the colours used are that of best quality
therefore colours are fast and durable.

5. Available in matching colours: We have to paint the jewellery base in
colours so it can be painted in any matching colour that of the dress.
6. Eco friendly & Bio degradable: No hazardous material or chemicals are
used therefore it does not effect the environment.
7. Non allergic: We have coated the jewellery with silicon gel so the jewellery
so it is non allergic.
8. Handcrafted, artistic jewellery.
9. The jewellery can restrain normal pressure: the dipping process helps the
jewellery from being crushed if pressed s o the jewellery can restrain normal
pressure.
10. Can be customized as per order in any colour and pattern.