If you aren’t familiar with one of my favorite artists and business owners, then you are in for a treat with this company feature. Christi Friesen is an award-winning artist, author and teacher. She is well known in the polymer clay and mixed media worlds with showcased works of art featured in numerous books, magazines […]
Chelsea Farmer isn’t new to operating a business during troubled times. She might not have braved a pandemic, but starting a business during the height of a recession took great courage and commitment. After leaving her office job in 2009, Chelsea originally started her journey of inspiration, purpose and creativity with barn sales and consulting. […]
For days we all have been receiving email notifications from companies regarding covid virus related changes in operations. I knew I needed to post something. The standard form letter or blog post highlighting “10 Things you can do or create during a pandemic”, did not feel right. The more I thought about how I could […]
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Making an impression, by pressing silicone molds into Epoxy Clay, is a great way to add a design element to your jewelry. It also allows for you to create unique designs for your jewelry brand. This is Class 3 Part 1 of our 2020 Spring Semester of free online classes. When you are wanting to […]
Although there are steps to learn, you will be shocked at how easy this technique is once you have the basics down. Learn how to mix Epoxy Clay, apply Epoxy Clay within the bezels, how to rubber stamp your designs and how to colorize Nunn Design 2-Part Resin. Once you know how, I can only […]
If you are learning to mix Nunn Design 2-Part Resin and how to colorize it using Castin’ Craft Opaque Pigments for the first time, you are in for a real treat! The techniques that we have in store for you will open up a whole new level of creative fun! Having a strong “how-to” foundation […]
Braving a Pandemic as a Small Business Owner Becky’s Tidbits! Nunn Design’s home in Port Townsend is 56 miles outside of Seattle, Washington, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. For the past couple of weeks I have watched, listened and researched as this crisis has unfolded. I wish I could say […]
Learning the basics of using Epoxy Clay will save you a lot of time and help you avoid challenging creative disappointments. With as many hours under my belt working with this medium, I think I can provide a couple of tricks that will “enhance your learning experience.” You will also see a bonus design option […]
This is a great technique to get you grounded in the basics of using Epoxy Clay with Nunn Design Bezels. There are 4 tutorials total in Class 1. Each tutorial covers the basics in a slightly different way. Here are links to three of the tutorials we posted earlier this week: How to use Epoxy […]
We are well on our way to diving into the 2020 Spring Semester of free online classes. The first 4 tutorials posted this week on the Nunn Design Blog. Here is a recap of what we have covered. Link to each of the blog posts to read the full step-by-step tutorials and watch the video. […]
I’m pretty pleased that we found a way to create a faceted insert to drop into Nunn Design Bezels. It is a challenge to find a mold that will be a perfect fit for the selection of bezels we offer, but this solution allows you to make your own mold! Once you have the mold, […]
Open Back Bezels are ideal for Epoxy Clay and Nunn Design Resin. They are lighter in weight than solid back bezels, making them usable for earrings as well as pendants and charms. With just a few “know-hows,” you will be well on your way to using clay and resin within Open Back Bezels. These tips […]
Over the years I have developed techniques for placing mixed Epoxy Clay within Nunn Design Bezels. These techniques have become habits, like brushing my teeth daily and reaching for the turn signal when I’m driving my car (which btw is a 1986 Saab Turbo!). In this tutorial, we cover some of the habits that make […]
Nunn Design Charms can stand alone to create a solid finished jewelry piece, but the options don’t end just there. By adding a hoop or connector and dangling several charms together you can create a finished jewelry piece that is unique to your brand. Whether you are designing with beads, chain, wax linen thread or […]