The Tongass National Forest is the largest National Forest in the United States. Having grown up in Southeast Alaska, the Tongass National Forest was my childhood playground and the root for my love of the natural world. My husband and I have traveled the United States extensively, making the parks a destination. It is the […]
Recently, our good buddy Lindsay Burke of Fusion Beads sent us a couple signed copies of her latest book, Make It Sparkle! Lindsay created 25 dazzling jewelry designs to make any occasion special and included several projects that utilize Nunn Design Findings. Here is a sneak peek of several of my favorite projects that Lindsay […]
We know you’ll want to make this Open Frame Hoop Pendant using Crystal Clay & Crystals. This tutorial is the third in a series of posts on how to create fun jewelry with Open Frame Hoops. This tutorial uses Crystal Clay, Rhinestone Cup Chain, a Petal Beadcap and a Crystal Chaton to create a totally […]
This technique of Sculpting Epoxy Clay with Mica Powders is very forgiving. If you aren’t happy with the outcome of the impression or the way your piece looks altogether, you can remove the clay and start again. Having the ability to course correct and try something again and again until it is just right, cuts […]
Have you ever mixed up a batch of 2-Part Epoxy Clay with the best intentions of doing a “big” project, but your window of opportunity faded because someone wanted a snack? Well, I have. More times than I care to admit. That is what led me to finding creative ways to eliminate waste by creating […]
I am loving the work of Irina Smilansky from Ashqelon, Israel. Creating pieces like this takes time, patience and a great attention to balance and composition. I am VERY inspired! Although these pieces were some of her older work, she creates and sells on her Etsy site handcrafted Mezuzahs and other custom items. To see […]
Late last year, I shot a few mini tutorials here at the Nunn Design office. These quick little projects make great jewelry to add to your class list or to your product line. We hope to inspire as well as nurture your creativity by showing just how it is done. Each of these tutorials were […]
Over the past few weeks I have been highlighting our newest 2016 Winter Collection. I hope that I have inspired you with ways that you can use these new items. Here is some additional inspiration using the new Itsy Keepsake Pendants, Leather Connectors and Strand Reducers. For those who want to get started, SHOP the […]
It is with great pleasure to share with you some of our latest submissions for “Brags on You!.” This post we get to brag about customers launching new product lines, getting their pieces into their local botanical garden gift show and also of their exploration of colorizing Crystal Clay (Yes! It can be done!). This […]
The Bead & Button Show is approaching and I’ve started to take inventory of my supplies. One item that I continue to purchase (even though I DO NOT NEED ANY MORE) is pearls. I just can’t seem to pass up all those tables filled with these beautiful creations from the sea. Here are some inspirations […]
Thank you to everyone who sent us in images of their work! It is so exciting to see what people are creating! Here is the latest batch of inspiration! I met Bob & Susan from Vintages at the Craft and Hobby Show this past January. It was a delight to meet fellow ‘junkers’ who have […]
It is always a pleasure to see pieces from our Innovation Team and friends published. Here is the latest from Innovation Team Members Marla Salezze, Karen McGovern and friend Katie Wall. Last year when we were exploring colorizing resin, Karen McGovern did this great project featured in Jewelry Affaire. Karen poured colorized resin onto a […]
Are you looking for quick and easy to create stackable rings? Or are you looking for stackable rings that are unique to your jewelry collection? Both of these options are available using the newly released Nunn Design Prong Setting Rings. 1. Stackable Rings using Crystal Chatons and Glass If you are looking for the quickest […]
As we gear up for those holiday shows, consider adding some quick and easy prong setting jewelry to your offering. Prong settings are a quick way to incorporate an elegant collection to any jewelry offering. Or maybe you’d consider bringing in some prong settings for a holiday class. Shop Wholesale Prong Setting Collection If all […]
Both the Nunn Design Staff and the Innovation Team are fired up about the new 2014 Fall Collection. We are just gushing with the desire to create with these fun new products. Here are some pieces that are just in for your viewing pleasure! Click on any of these images to see the items in […]
