When I am creating, it takes a while for me to go through the obvious before I really start to explore a medium. After learning the basics, it is then that the exploration, real innovation and creativity start to come to me. Understanding the creative process is the basis of how we, at Nunn Design, […]
Over the years I have purchased many strands of crystal points. Enough strands worth that I had to say to myself, “unless you can design a way to use these, you can’t buy another crystal point!!” Do any of you have this issue? This tutorial was the result of the design challenge I provided myself. […]
I love creating jewelry that makes other jewelry makers cock their heads, squint their eyes and say, “how did you do that?” Epoxy Clay is one of those mediums that people are surprised by over and over again. Me included! There is something about this look that I’m just in love with. It feels a […]
Wow! It has been an amazing ride this year! Thank you to everyone for making this the best year yet for Nunn Design. We have so enjoyed being committed to our mission of inspiring and nurturing creativity. Our team at Nunn Design wouldn’t be where we are without our great customers. Thank you for living […]
I really like how this cuff bracelet came together. It was fun to work with wire and cups of rhinestone chain to create a bold field of organics. Design wise, this cuff bracelet looks so appealing to me. It is elegant, yet the skill level to create is very minimal. When working with Epoxy Clay, […]
I hope that you will be just as excited as I have been to play with the new 2016 Summer Collection. The new Open Bezel Channel Deep Bezels are by far one of my favorite bezels! They are so diverse! But then, I must say that the Open Frame Rectangles are close behind! Oh wait! […]
A couple weeks ago I was down in LA shooting a series of videos with Beadaholique. This quick video walks you through how you can make quick and easy projects using the 2016 Winter Collection Wire Frames. Although you might have seen these pieces in a post or gallery already, it is fun to see […]
This week Nunn Design is featured in a lovely spread in Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine. I highly recommend picking up a copy of this issue because the tutorial is exclusive to the magazine and streamlines all these techniques into one easy read. This will walk you through creating this look by featuring the Nunn Design […]
There are so many ways to use the Nunn Design Open Frame Pendants. We will start by inspiring and nurturing your creativity with this tutorial and video about how to use colorized resin in these little cutie-pies (my neighbor Liz uses that phrase and it is kind of catchy). Be Inspired! Tutorial on How To! […]
Another cute, but elegant fast and easy project to add to any jewelry line! Tutorial on How To! It really can’t get much easier than this. Mix up and make a variety of earrings to make it hard to choose from! Maybe you do need all three pairs! Materials Needed: Earring Post Itsy Circle – […]
Susan Forker of joeyfivecents was featured this week on Etsy! It is always a pleasure to see one of our own celebrated in such a great way. Way to go Susan! Not only do we love your work, but we LOVE where you work!! All photos by Peter Radocaj unless otherwise noted. Read the full […]
We have once again been operating with all of our systems full steam ahead preparing for our latest product launch – the 2016 Winter Collection. This newest collection launches January 7th, as in 2 days time. Over the next couple of weeks I will be going into more detail about each of the new items […]
The Deerskin Lace Buy & Try that is featured on our site through April 5th, 2015, offers the leather hole punch tool, waxed thread and stitching needles that are necessary for stitching the Nunn Design Flat Tags and Bezels onto our Leather Cuffs. To see how easy this technique is to do, educate yourself with […]
Our Hammered Ring Buy & Try Offer ends this Sunday, March 1st at 11:59 pm. It is hard to know if certain techniques will work for you. The Buy & Try Program allows you to buy just a couple pieces and explore creating. Buy the pieces, then make a few samples to get feedback from your […]
Chainmaille has taken some artistic turns since its earliest form of metal armor dating back to the 4th century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mailarmour. Maybe it is the popularity of the film trilogy The Lord of the Rings that has brought this ancient technique to the peak of its popularity today. Maybe it is the simplicity of opening and […]
