One of the ways that we fulfill our mission of inspiring and nurturing creativity is by soliciting projects to various magazines for potential publication. This spring, my efforts are very fruitful. Listed below are 12 jewelry pieces that are featured in the spring 2016 issue of Jewelry Affaire Magazine. I hope you will be inspired […]
Jewelry fads come and go. Jewelry trends tend to stick around longer, especially during times of a slow economy. Although I’m not trying to pretend I am cutting edge on trends, here are some trends that I like. Trend: Jewelry with a Strong Sense of Place Jewelry with a strong theme that reminds people of […]
I don’t know about you, but if I want to learn something, I scour the Internet for free videos and tutorials. Here is a collection of 10 free jewelry making videos and tutorials that I have enjoyed being inspired by. 1. How to Solder I found this free tutorial (with some video) on Instructables.com to […]
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I’m still in awe over what is being created with Polymer Clay. I love being inspired by some of these amazing polymer artists! See what I mean? This is polymer people!! Doreen Gay-Kassel’s work is amazing!! Follow her on facebook, or visit her website. Kathleen Dustin’s pieces provide oh so much inspiration. I find these […]
I don’t know about your studio, but I have loose fragments and bits and pieces of chain scattered about and stored in containers. What about those wee bits of loose chain on the spool that are too small to make into a necklace you ask? Here are some inspirational projects to get you inspired to […]
It is springtime here in the Pacific Northwest. Port Townsend is located on the Olympic Peninsula and is shadowed by the Olympic Mountains. It is often referred to as the “blue hole”, for Port Townsend receives half of the annual rainfall (19.33 inches) as nearby Seattle (34.1 inches). Anyway, this isn’t a blog post about […]
Last year when Team Nunn headed into Seattle for an all day field trip at the Bellevue Arts and Craft Show, we all noted the theme of “organics” as we walked through the juried show. A lot of natural sea themed organics is what I was personally attracted to. Perhaps the years of poking around […]
The trend for our new 2015 Winter Collection leans toward the more contemporary. Although the new Triangle Pendants can be seen as trendy and contemporary, it is done in our Nunn Design classic look and feel. Let me introduce you to these cool little beauties. Small and Large Pendant Triangles Small and Large Pendants Triangles […]
Words Create Worlds Even though Anne Ballard was raised with creative parents, she still chose a safe profession of nursing as her initial career. Throughout the 15 years of her nursing profession she dabbled in creative outlets, but the calling that something was missing in her life challenged her daily. This calling is what lead […]
Nunn Design Innovation Team Marla Salezze has two projects featured in the special feature of BeadWorks Magazine. I love both of these projects! Thanks Marla for all your great inspiration! To see more of Marla’s work, visit her: Website: www.beadedbymarla.com Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/masalezze ND Gallery: www.nunndesign.com/designers/marla-salezze To shop Traditional Rings: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/rings/rings-traditional-rings To shop Channel Bangles: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/bracelets/channel-bracelet […]
Metal stamping onto Nunn Design Blanks is different than stamping on other alloys. Blanks are cast in lead-free pewter and then plated with precious metals for, rubber stamping, metal stamping and engraving. Stamping on pewter does require some education in order to have consistent success. Here are a couple of tips to help you have success with […]
We have been preparing for months to bring you our 2014 Fall Collection. Over the next couple weeks we will be inspiring you with projects that you could create with our newest collection. Initial Charms Love these great initial charms. Perfect for customizing any jewelry creation. For starters, you might want to just purchase the […]
Karen, over at I Always Pick The Thimble, laces up a Nunn Design leather cuff in this quick DIY Tutorial, and then sports it horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains! Creativity and adventure! Learn Visit Tutorial: Laced Leather Cuff DIY Shop To Shop the Nunn Design Components wholesale: Leather Cuff Bracelet
The great team over at Beadaholique has been creating up a storm! Link over to their gallery of inspiration to learn just how they created the great projects below. Plate Regaliz Cork Bracelet Name Plate Regaliz Cork Bracelet Lotus Leaf Earrings Lovely Lotus Earrings Eden Ring Eden Ring Serene Sparrow Brooch Serene Sparrow Brooch Bahama […]
