I love the look that the Faceted Bead Chain provides when embedded into Epoxy Clay. It reminds me of old Victorian steel cut buttons! For this tutorial, I will be walking you through how to use a Nunn Design Open Back Bezel Ring as well as a Nunn Design Deep Bezel Adjustable Ring. Here is what you […]
Included in the 2015 Summer Collection are new Itsy Earrings (super itsy at 6mm!), Long Narrow Flat Tags and Faceted Bead Chain. All of these new findings we think are key components to our expanding jewelry findings offering. Earring Post Itsy Circles Earring Post Itsy Circles are cast in lead-free pewter and plated with 24k […]
With 13 different styles in our Chain Collection, each chain offers its own unique character, making it possible to craft everything from bold statement pieces to delicate layered looks! We source the highest quality brass chain (ball chain is steel) and plate it in the USA with imported precious metals; copper, 24k gold, and .999 […]
By offering a line of chains, Nunn Design has continued to support our company’s mission: to inspire and nurture creativity. One of the ways we are able to achieve this mission is by making the jewelry making process just a little bit easier for our customers. I have to admit, chain as a category is […]
Nunn Design was late in developing findings for the metal bead category. It took us a while to enter into this category because I just couldn’t see that there was room for yet another manufacturer. Based on our sales of metal beads, I’d say that my hesitation wasn’t sound. I’m glad that I was wrong […]
We are always looking to find ways to make designing with Nunn Design product easier. This Nunn Design Downloadable Cheat Sheet covers all of the various jump rings that Nunn Design offers wholesale and a chart showing what the jump rings look like when they are attached to the Nunn Design Chain. This has been […]
Doing a tutorial on how to use the Nunn Design Connectors with Satellite Chain has been on my to do list. Sorry, still hasn’t happened! But here is a basic step-by-step walk through! Learn How! 1. Cut the chain 1/8″ from the last ball (if you don’t the ball will slide off). 2. Apply a […]
There are several options of brass beadcaps within the Nunn Design Findings Collection. It can be a challenging to make a decision on which beadcaps to purchase. There are many ways that you can use beadcaps. I’ve broken my inspiration down into 4 different categories for you to explore. Hopefully this will inspire you and […]
Creating earrings for the holiday season is an easy afternoon project for all skill levels. What I love about the Nunn Design Beadcaps, is that they are fun to stack and layer. Almost feels like I’m playing with blocks. Each of the following earring projects list all of the findings that you will need to […]
Beading Daily Jewelry Magazine just arrived and is filled with great inspiration. Several of the Nunn Design Innovation Team has pieces featured in the magazine, as well as other great jewelry designers who choose to inspire with Nunn Design Findings. Thank you to each of you. Here is the run down of who was featured. […]
Okay… This project by Nunn Design Team Member Melissa Williamson is so AWESOME, I just about screamed with delight when I saw what she was creating. Man, I’m telling you, the Nunn Design Team had a killer Art Day! Here is how Melissa created this Ball Chain Bee Hive Pendant. This project is more intermediate, […]
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 […]
This is one of my newest ways that I’ve started to use my excess Epoxy Clay. It is also a great way to use up excess snips of ball chain that you might have on hand. Be Inspired! Learn How! Materials needed: Epoxy Clay Headpin Faceted Bead Chain Beadcaps Other: Wetwipes Flush Cutters Needle Nose […]
Exploring this technique using paper beads, Crystal Clay and chain to create a variety of projects was super fun to do. Over the past couple days, I have shared other tutorials teaching how to create unique tassels and beadcaps. Tutorial #1: Paper Bead Hollow Form BEADCAP Tutorial Tutorial #2: Paper Bead Hollow Form TASSEL Tutorial […]
Over the next two weeks you will have the chance to learn about creating unique tassels, beadcaps and lightweight beads using Crystal Clay, paper beads, chain and jumprings. Here is the first tutorial, of three, using Paper Bead Hollow Forms. Learn How! Tutorial #1 Paper Bead Hollow Form Tassel Tutorial Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Paper […]
