Make This Easy Black Chaton Bezel Bracelet

I really like the whole druzy stone look that is so popular. Something about that irregular look has great appeal and inspired me to create a similar look. Embedding chatons (crystals with a pointed back) in a layered, stair-stepped way, created something along the lines of the irregular look I was going for. It takes […]

Layering, Cutting and Assembling Open Frame Pendants. A Tutorial by Iris Mishly.

Iris Mishly of Polypedia Online Express has created another great looking tutorial on how to layer, cut and assemble clay beads using several of the Nunn Design open frame pendants. How to use transfers and patterns to create polymer clay beads – A short tutorial Here are a couple shots from Iris’ tutorial: To learn […]

How to Use Organics in Open Back Bezels with Nunn Design 2-Part Resin

If you haven’t yet explored using Open Back Bezels and Nunn Design 2-Part Resin, you are in for a creative treat! The look is beautiful and the process to do this technique is fairly easy. Learn How! Materials Needed: Nunn Design Open Bezels Or Nunn Design Open Frames Nunn Design 2-Part Resin Kit Other Supplies: […]

MORE Wire Wrapping Inspiration! III

The oohhs and aahhs from our last post on wire wrapping (see our February blog post) are still being voiced. I am so in love with this jewelry making technique that I just can’t help but find beautiful jewelry pieces and artisans to talk about. Here is yet MORE Wire Wrapping Inspiration for sharing! Aren’t […]

Pull Your Hair Up!

For some of us, we are still enveloped in the winter coldness. But for others, it is starting to feel a wee bit like spring. Time to start thinking of those summer weddings and garden parties (oh my, I have been watching way too much Downton Abbey!). Be inspired by these hair combs and clips. […]

Artisan Spotlight: Lisa Messman

It is always fun to see the great pieces that our Giveaway Winner creates with their stash of loot. To fill these great brooches, Lisa used Pebeo Prisme Paints to create the beautiful marbling effect. Thanks for sending in your creations Lisa! To see more of Lisa’s work, visit her online at: www.BlackbirdCreek.etsy.com www.Facebook.com/BlackbirdCreekDesigns

10 Buy & Try Finding Pack Inspirations

Let me help you push the creative envelope and inspire you to explore the techniques of other jewelry pieces you could create with the Buy & Try Embedding Stones Findings. Maybe you’ve been seeing the Buy & Try Embedding Stones and not really connecting with the look of that particular project. Here are 10 inspirational […]