October 5-7, 2017 we will be offering the Nunn Design Fall Art Retreat. This intimate jewelry making class takes place here in Port Townsend, WA and will cover over 15 techniques within this one charm sampler bracelet. Each student’s bracelet will come out uniquely their own, as students are encouraged to design and create to […]
Nunn Design Brass Stampings are a great stand-alone accent in their raw brass form and they can also be used with soft solder or colorized with Swellegant and Vintaj Patinas. Nunn Design Brass Stampings are sold in packs of 5, 10 or 25 depending on their size. We offer a variety of themes from Nature, […]
Finishing off a jewelry creation in style is just as important as selecting a great pendant, charm or chain. The trend in jewelry is having your toggle and clasp make a statement. This post is about providing the inspiration to mix it up a little and add that little something extra. Nunn Design Toggle Bars […]
The trend of modern, simple geometric jewelry has been popular in urban cities for years. The simple clean lines and elegance of this style of jewelry makes it easy to like. From a jewelry maker’s point of view, these simple findings can be a great stand alone and may also be dressed up and personalized. Let […]
Bracelet findings continue to be one of the top selling categories for Nunn Design throughout 2015. The trend of “the more bracelets the better” has been a big motivator for this strong sales trend. Nunn Design happens to have over 9 variations of bracelet findings to choose from. All of them stand alone statements – […]
We have had a lot of questions about how to insert the light bulb on the uv lamp that we offer. Silly us, there aren’t any instructions! Well, there are now and this is what you will find when you purchase a uv lamp from Nunn Design in the future. How to Prepare the UV […]
We have added additional products to our Nunn Design Non-Stocking Program. Our Non-Stocking Program allows customers to purchase findings that aren’t readily available for wholesale purchase. Non-Stocking items do require some lead-time and minimum purchase quantities. Here is what we have to offer you: Open Frame Itsy Circle, Hexagon & Square These little cuties […]
Do you have impulse purchases within your jewelry collection? Rings are a great way to catch someone’s attention. They are easy to try on and fall in love. All of the rings from Nunn Design are made right here in the United States with the attention to detail that you expect from us. Here are […]
Wire wrapping beads to create unique pieces of handmade jewelry is fun, easy and slightly addicting! If you enjoy working with color, patterns and puzzles – this technique is for you! The amount of supplies to do wire wrapping is also fairly manageable. So those of you who might have the knee jerk reaction, “I […]
After years of creating jewelry for the Nunn Design gallery, making samples for magazine articles and creating jewelry to develop new techniques and tutorials, I have accumulated bags and bags of jewelry that are now stacked up in my office and in storage under my bed. It is time for me to find an outlet […]
Innovation Team Member Rochelle Nation created this great tutorial using Epoxy Clay and Nunn Design Transfer Sheets. Rochelle walks you through the steps of making the Epoxy Clay and transfer sheet pendant, colorizing the clay to make it look distressed, and then how to create a wire frame. Learn How: Supplies: Crystal Clay Transfer Sheet Clay […]
Please enjoy this week’s Brags on our great customers! [youtube]http://youtu.be/rIXu8YcbfMc[/youtube] Julie Bean with Beadaholique creates fun wire wrapped rhinestone cup chain pendants in this quick and easy video. Make them into a necklace or attach some ear wires and you are good to go! http://www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-To-Wire-Wrap-Cup-Chain-Onto-A-Nunn-Design-Open-Frame-Pendant.aspx We always look for Karen Hess’s orders with each […]
Every now and then I come across a post in our blog archives that still “WOWS” me. This post on 10 Ways to Add Color to Metals is one of them. It is so packed with great information! Here are 10 ways that you can add color to metals. 1. Colorizing Metals with Swellegants Heather […]
Credit: Dawn Sagar Title: The Waterfront Our quarterly Art Day is approaching here at Nunn Design. During that time we miss the people who we have worked and created with in prior Art Days. Dawn Sagar is one of those people. Dawn managed our warehouse for a couple years prior to moving to Hawaii (lucky!!!). […]
There are so many ear wire options to choose from when designing earrings. The answer to the question, “When do I design with ear wires, post earrings or wire earrings” is not really profound. Sorry. It really comes down to what “feels” right. I like to have a variety of options because sometimes I find […]
