Make Beads with Beadcaps in this Heart Earring Project.

Learn how to make a head pin loop and create beads from bead caps in this simple Valentine Tutorial from the Nunn Design Archives. Mix up a batch of Epoxy Clay For this tutorial I used the Dark Brown Crystal Clay. I tend to like the clay to be behind the scenes and subtle. Crystal […]

Artbeads Café Filmed On Location At Nunn Design

Last week Kristal Wick and the Artbead Team took a road trip to visit us here in Port Townsend – to shoot on location the upcoming episode of Artbeads Café. Here are some behind the scene snapshots! Don’t you think Kristal and I look all respectable? BUT this is really what was going on 3 […]

Heading to Tucson! Want Anything?

Prepping for Tuscon Show

The Gem and Jewelry Show takes place in Tucson AZ throughout the winter months. We, here at Nunn Design, are deep in preparation for the To Bead True Blue Show which takes place February 2nd-11th, 2014 in the ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel, Reid Park. Besides all our normal props and set-up, the full […]

Double Sided Resin Butterfly Pendant Tutorial

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be posting tutorials from our archives of coolness. Even if you have seen these projects floating around our gallery and on Pinterest, these posts on our blog include even more handy tips and photos! Notes on UV Resin: In this tutorial I cover the use of UV […]

Create This Pretty Pincushion Ring from Karen!

Source: ialwayspickthethimble.com The past few days we have been highlighting blog posts and images from “I Always Pick The Thimble”. In today’s post, Karen walks us through a fast and easy tutorial that is just way too cute! I’m already thinking of all of my sewing friends that would love this as a gift! Here […]

Nunn Design Feature on Paper Crafters Library

Paper Crafters Library has been a big advocate for helping us at Nunn Design with our mission, to inspire and nurture creativity. They posted a nice write up on us on their blog today that could be interesting to you. I mean, shucks, how does one say “READ ABOUT US” without just saying it. Read […]

Now That You Know How To Metal Stamp, Create This ‘Let Go’ Leather Wrap Bracelet.

Yesterday we posted a great tutorial from Karen, blogger and owner of the store Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City. On Karen’s blog, “I Always Pick The Thimble,” she walks you through how to create this great leather wrap bracelet and what inspired her to make it. This bracelet came about because one day […]

Want To Learn How To Metal Stamp? This Post Is For You!

I Always Pick The Thimble created a tutorial that we just couldn’t have done better. Karen, blogger and owner of the store Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City, walks you through the many lessons she has learned about metal stamping. This post is one in a series of tutorials that Karen is letting us […]

2014 Winter Collection Adds New Flat Tags and Chain

We are rolling out the final pieces of the 2014 Winter Collection. Last, but certainly not the least, we have added two new shapes of flat tags (and they are awesome to play with!), jewelry kits and a new chain option. All are available and shipping now. Flat Tags, Kits and Chain – Oh My! […]

Kind Words From Karen McGovern

Aww, shucks. It is so very nice to be recognized for that which you do. Nunn Design Innovation Team member, Karen McGovern, wrote a blog post about her experience working with me. This was not something I asked of her, so the fact that it was unsolicited was so greatly appreciated and heart felt. Thank […]

History of Lover’s Eyes

Every now and then I come across an image that starts an obsession of learning. In this case, I was supposed to be prepping for some upcoming videos when Melissa, our Nunn Design Graphics Talent, shot me a link to these amazing pieces of jewelry that are referred to in present day as “Lover’s Eyes.” […]

Make Jewelry By Rubber Stamping Melted Solder

Over the holiday break (oh, I’m so busted…I wasn’t suppose to be working), I came across this great tutorial from I Can’t Stop Making Things.  Thank you Gail for the great tutorial!  I’m so excited to try this. To see Gail’s full tutorial, please visit her site Cant Stop Making Things | More Rubber Stamped Jewelry. […]

Darling Textured Epoxy Ring Tutorial

I have a cool old belt that I found at a thrift shop several years back that I just love. It has a cool design embossed into the leather. When I started to play around with epoxy clay and texturizing, I was instantly in love with this look because it reminded me of my favorite […]