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 […]
After doing tradeshows for over 27 years, I feel that I have finally created a tradeshow experience that I feel works! For me, setting up the Nunn Design Trade Show Booth is all about displaying the jewelry to tell a story. I take into consideration the following elements when we are setting up our booth: […]
In the 1970’s, when Reena’s mother was a young woman, she made a very bold move. She left home to began her teaching career in a small rural town, Kisii. Many years later, Reena chose to name her company kisii, as a symbol for taking risks with a heart full of good intentions. Reena began […]
It is always fun to release a new collection of jewelry findings and to see how each artist creates with them! So here is my favorite blog post to put together, our Brags on You! Thank you, everyone, for creating such beautiful things to keep us completely in awe over your creativity! Little Blue Bus! […]
What I love about this technique that is featured on the Nunn Design Blog, Colorized Epoxy Clay with Jacquard Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments, is that one designer’s pieces will come out contemporary in style, while another will be elegant. By simply changing the Castin’ Crafts Opaque Pigments used to colorize the Epoxy Clay and by […]
Pressed flowers and organics are still a strong trend in jewelry making. To minimize the learning curve for preserving organics, mixing, and applying Nunn Design 2-Part Resin – you might be interested in our tutorials and videos featured on the Nunn Design Blog. Dried Flowers on Flat Tags with Resin Tutorial + Video. Be Inspired! […]
Using colorized Nunn Design 2-Part Resin within Nunn Design Bezels is interesting enough, but adding a splash of Jaquard PearlEx Powdered Pigment creates for one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Learn this technique in our 2020 Spring Semester of 5 Free Online Classes: Class 4: Colorized Resin with Jacquard PearlEx Powder. April 2, 2020 All of the […]
Embedding chain or seed beads into Epoxy Clay, a two-part air dry clay, is a great way to add color and texture to your jewelry designs. Epoxy Clay is easy to mix and has a working time of up to 2 hours. This amount of time allows for plenty of working time to embed chain […]
Creating with Nunn Design Earring findings is a fast and easy way to add earrings to your collection of jewelry. The possibilities are abundant! Be Inspired! Click on each of the jewelry inspirations to link to the Nunn Design Gallery where you can easily add to your cart all of the supplies. Shop the 2020 […]
I personally LOVE the fired porcelain look this technique adds! There are several steps, but they are easy to learn and the results are stunning. Be Inspired! Click on each of the jewelry inspirations to link to the Nunn Design Gallery where you can easily add to your cart all of the supplies. Shop […]
At Nunn Design, we are constantly exploring new findings to offer in our seasonal collections. In order for us to select an item to add to one of our bi-annual releases and to stock the finding on our warehouse floor, we need to know that we have strong support from our pool of wholesale buyers. […]