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 […]
Thank you all for waiting as we rushed to get these new collage and transfer sheets ready for you. Of course, there is a story behind the design process! With each new release, I create samples to market the product line with. As I was preparing to work with the 2017 Winter Collection, I knew […]
Melissa created this video to showcase the 2016 Fall Collection. When it all came together, I felt such a sense of pride as I watched it. Pride in myself for my accomplishments. Pride in my team for working together to bring this collection to life. Pride in our customers that asked us for the products […]
Like many of you, I’m a huge fan of polymer clay artist, Christi Friesen. I’m so pleased that she has agreed to let us share this Tiny Tidepool Tutorial that she created using a Nunn Design Open Frame Bezel. Due to the sea theme, bubbles in your resin are a BONUS! Take it a way […]
Yesterday I created a tutorial that was inspired by our Innovation Team Member, Kristine Kennedy. The tutorial showed how to use the Nunn Design Wire Frames with Nunn Design 2-Part Resin that is colorized with PearlEx Mica Powders. Kristine created a full collection of jewelry featuring this technique for a theater production of Alice, a […]
If you haven’t yet explored using Open Back Bezels and Nunn Design 2-Part Resin, you are in for a creative treat! The look is beautiful and the process to do this technique is fairly easy. Learn How! Materials Needed: Nunn Design Open Bezels Or Nunn Design Open Frames Nunn Design 2-Part Resin Kit Other Supplies: […]
