I wouldn’t say that my personal aesthetics lean toward a super modern look, but there is something about this jewelry trend of Going Modern that has totally caught my fancy. Maybe it is the simplicity, the no nonsense boldness, or the clean lines. Regardless, I’m totally hooked on this trend. Here are some of the […]
We’d love for you to meet our newest Innovation Team Member, Kristine Kennedy of KKennedyDesigns. I met Kristine last year while walking the Neptune Festival in Virginia Beach and thought she was a perfect fit for the Nunn Design Innovation Team. I’m glad that she has accepted the position and delighted with her first samples […]
Our newest Buy & Try Texturizing and Colorizing Epoxy Clay Program explores the technique of texturing epoxy clay with rubber stamps and then colorizing it with 2 part resin and colorants. It is a super fun technique that produces unique results that are truly handmade and artisan quality. Download this tutorial for step-by-step instructions and […]
Glass Keepsake Pendants Glass Keepsake Pendants by Nunn Design provides jewelry makers with the ability to encapsulate a treasure or a memory. Whether it be a beach walk, grains of rice from a niece’s wedding or feathers from the recent stroll in the park, all of these moments can be meaningfully captured in a Glass […]
During our staff art days, we focus on using materials that we might not have used before. Earlier this summer, the focus was on Sari Silk. Here are some samples of our playtime in hopes of inspiring you to use this great material as a design element in your jewelry. I love these pieces that […]
Classic Flat Tags Our collection of flat tags is still really strong for us. I doubt customizing jewelry to make it truly unique will be a trend that slows anytime soon. Nunn Design Classic Tags are cast in lead-free pewter and are comparable in thickness to 15-gauge sheet metal. They are beefy! Each tag is […]
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 […]
Let us inspire you with some more fantastic pieces of fabric jewelry that we have found from France and England. Both of these artists are doing such amazingly innovative pieces. Click on the below images to visit their websites to learn more. L’annexe de Marie http://basbleu.canalblog.com/archives/2014/04/08/29620784.html Cathy Cullis https://www.etsy.com/listing/90997312/dreamers-in-grey-and-red-embroidery-cuff
I have always been a big fan of shadow boxes. I love the idea of gathering my treasures and displaying them in artistic ways. This fascination with shadow boxes was my inspiration behind this tutorial. I also cover within this tutorial how to colorize the Nunn Design Brass Stampings with Nunn Design Sealant and PearlEx […]
You will recognize the Primitive Flat Tags from a Flash Sale we offered this past fall. The Primitive Flat Tags are currently live on our website and available for purchase. The other two items, the Metal Bead Faceted Elongated Drop and the Earring Post Flat Pads and Earring Butterfly Clutches will be releasing January 5th, 2017. […]
It is amazing what you can create with little bits of wire embedded into Crystal Clay. Such a simple thing, but the look is so very rich! Be Inspired! Credit: Stephanie Gard Buss Credit: Stephanie Gard Buss Tell us! Do you have a technique that you prefer using to create?
It is truly amazing to have Chris Fagan as one of my closest friends. Over the years Chris and I have worked on the organization of the Nunn Design Corporation, she has lead Nunn Design retreats and helped me with the branding of our company. I’m not sure where Nunn Design would be today without […]
Halloween is a very big celebration in our small Nunn Design hometown of Port Townsend, Washington. For this year’s Halloween Parade and trick or treating, the Nunn Family was a Murder of Crows for our Halloween Costume. A Family Collaboration The process of building out the costumes started in September. My 9-year-old daughter, Isabella, is […]
For the summer issue of Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry Magazine, I designed and wrote a tutorial creating these Leather Wrapped Bracelets. The kits are now available both retail and wholesale on our website. Kit Supplies: A. 6’ 24 Gauge Wire B. 8” Chocolate Brown Leather ¼” width C. 5 6mm Jumprings D. 5 8mm Jumprings E. […]
As you might well be aware, I’m a big fan of Pearl over at the Beading Gem. Pearl is always coming up with fun inspiring projects, and this Secret Message Resin Clay Bangle Tutorial is yet another great one! It takes time and energy to inspire others like Pearl does. Yes, it is her business, but you […]
