I really enjoy designing components that can be used in multiple ways. Here are some samples to show you what I mean. Cheryl created this great bangle bracelet with the Crest Tag Small Circle. Crest Tags have no holes allowing you to create a charm or a connector on a necklace or bracelet. Stamp on […]
Which One? Which plate do you prefer to design with? A. Antique Copper? B. Antique Gold? C. Antique Silver? To see these antler charms and the rest of the new collection visit: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/new-products/
With all this mixing of colorants into the Nunn Design Resin, we have been receiving requests to sell bulk resin cups and stir sticks. So here you go! 1 ounce Resin Mixing Cups are available now in bulk packs of 100. Resin Stir Sticks Narrow work great for drizzling resin into your findings. Resin Stir […]
Pearl, at the Beading Gem, has posted several great tutorials on her blog that highlight Nunn Design Findings. One of Pearl’s most recent tutorials is about how to make a sea glass pendant with 2-Part Resin using the newest Open Bezels Deep Channel from Nunn Design. Here is a quick peek at her process: Visit […]
A while back, former innovation team member, Karen McGovern created this fun piece. From the Nunn Design archives, here is the tutorial from Karen on how she created this fun necklace. This project does require Intermediate – Advanced Metal Working tools and skill. Learn How! Materials Needed: 14-gauge brass wire Easy Solder Paste Nunn Design […]
The Open Bezel Deep Channels are so very diverse! You can fill them with Nunn Design 2-Part Resin, sculpt something from Epoxy Clay, or embed around the outside channel. Be Inspired! In this tutorial, let me teach you how to created decorative pendants with chain, Epoxy Clay and Open Bezel Deep Channel Pendants. Once you […]
As the leader of the Nunn Design Team, I’m often referred to as the bus driver. My job is to plan our journey and make sure everyone is onboard the bus headed in the right direction. Another part of my job is setting the tone for the kind of culture I want for our company […]
Time for my favorite post!!! Brags on You! This is my opportunity to scour the web and feature our great customers and what they are creating. Here is the latest line-up! Concrete is gaining in popularity. This tutorial from Beadaholique, Urban Chic Earrings, looks awesome! Here is another great tutorial from the team at Beadaholique. […]
This tutorial will teach you how to create unique tassels, beadcaps and lightweight beads using Crystal Clay, paper beads, chain and jumprings. Learn How! Tutorial #2: Paper Bead Hollow Form Beadcaps Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Paper Bead Hollow Form 1 Jumpring Grande Rope 2.5” Rhinestone Chain 14pp 2.5” Ball Chain Silver 20 Gauge Silver Wire […]
Does it really work to adorn oneself with lucky charms? According to some folks the data is there to support that it really does work. I really like this excerpt from Jeff Haden’s Inc. article titled: “Secret Weapon: Your Lucky Underwear?” Jeff writes: “We hypothesize that the proposed performance benefits of superstition are produced by […]
If you haven’t picked-up the February/March 2016 Issue of Step-by-Step Wire, here is a peek at a 5-Minute Project that I have featured. The backstory behind the designing of the pre-shaped open frame findings used in this project developed last year after the team at Nunn Design took a jewelry making class. One of the […]
UPDATE: This post has gotten a lot of love over the years, so we are re-sharing it! I’ve really enjoyed my exploration of adding colors to the Nunn Design Findings. It adds a look of “handmade” – this is a quality I think is really important when creating jewelry that you want to be one-of-a-kind. […]
Even after several years of exploring resin, I’m still learning! Resin is one of those mediums that you can use to push the envelope and continue to discover what you can create next. Take a look at some of the artists that I find to be very inspiring in these 30 Inspiring Resin Jewelry Creations. […]
Screw Back Bezels are an easy way to add a bezel to any leather surface. The bezel is cast with a screw embedded into the backside, hence the item’s name “Screw Back Bezel”. We don’t try to be too clever around here, we just try to call them as we see them. Punch a hole […]
