Have you ever been exited to make a tasty looking recipe? Has the excitement quickly faded as you read all the steps it will take to make that tasty looking food? It starts looking less tasty, doesn’t it? I have that same experience when it comes to making jewelry. I like jewelry techniques to be […]
Today we launched 6 new Buy & Trys featuring the different techniques you can use for creating with the Bar Earring Large and Small, as well as the Hammered Bitsy Rings. Over the course of the next couple of weeks we will share the companion tutorial for each Buy & Try! The dates of the […]
One of the greatest strengths handmade jewelry makers have in a competitive market is the ability to create one-of-a-kind pieces. The trick to executing handmade jewelry, and making money doing so, requires the ability to do it quickly in a production like fashion. With this technique, a splash of PearlEx Powder over curing colorized resin […]
(Source: instagram @yiliyuli) Evelyn Chan is the creative director of ‘yiliyuli’, a Malaysian based jewelry company named after her two daughters. Through our mutual interest in each other’s art, Evelyn and I have become friends as well as business associates. Evelyn was born in Hong Kong during the colonial period. At the age of 13 […]
This past week I have been prepping for a series of new video tutorials that I will be filming at Beadaholique. I will be joining Julie & Kate for a Facebook Live on October 16th at 10:00 am PST to show you what all is coming in the way of tutorials and inspiration. I will […]
Stars and crescent moon jewelry motifs have been popular since the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Eras. It makes sense that “to the moon and back” symbolism can stand the test of time and come back into popularity again and again. Trending for Nunn Design are several celestial themed jewelry findings. Design with moon and star […]
For a self-taught artist with no gardening skills, Nuby sure found her calling in sculpting miniature flowers and succulents. Since 2008, Nuby has been experimenting with the art of sculpting polymer clay into “colourful blossoms.” Her exploration of clay and mixed media has evolved into her own unique brand of one of a kind hand-sculpted […]
If you haven’t discovered Mary Corbet’s Website, Needle n’ Threads, then you are in for a treat! Mary is an embroidery artist and educator. She has multiple books on the subject and a blog that is packed full of daily tips and techniques. Mary recently highlighted a post about the latest collection of Jewelry for […]
(Source: instagram @aprilhilerdesigns) April Hiler grew up in the Dallas Texas area but has spent many of the past 20 years living in other cities and towns throughout Texas. With a minor in art and degrees in English and Interior Design, this one-woman-show creates beautiful handcrafted resin jewelry for her company, April Hiler Design. (Source: […]
Another round of inspiration on how to use Nunn Design’s 2-Part Resin and Epoxy Clay. Here are 7 MORE ways that you can create unique pieces of wearable art with Nunn Design 2-Part Resin and Epoxy Clay. 1. Sculpted Relief Epoxy Clay with Colorized Resin I love this technique. There are several steps and this technique […]
Nunn Design’s 2-Part Resin and Epoxy Clay, a two-part epoxy clay, are two of the main techniques that we explore and teach here at Nunn Design. Here are 7 different ways that you can create unique pieces of wearable art with these two mediums. 1. Texturized Resin (that is cut/punched and stitched on) This technique […]
Designing jewelry with leather cording and deerskin lace creates a look that is very much on trend. It is also an affordable way to create unique jewelry! If you are interested in creating beaded wrapped bracelets, knotting, tassels or doing other techniques, here are 32 creative ways to use leather cording and deerskin lace in […]
Bailed Hinge with Faceted Bead Chain Accent Balled Headpin with PearlEx Accent Creating drop accent charms can offer just the right look to complete a necklace. In this tutorial I will walk you through the step-by-step instructions for creating two different styles of drop accents; a Bailed Hinge with Faceted Bead Chain Accent and a […]
In a recent Facebook Live filmed we explored designing a charm necklace. We covered three steps; selecting a common theme, creating balance through layering, and by adding color. I also covered these 3 steps in yesterday’s post: 3 Steps to Designing a Charm Necklace. Select a Common Theme, Create Balance Through Layering and by Adding […]
Thank you everyone for taking advantage of the low minimum requirement during the flash sale earlier this month. It allows us to plan our inventory and stocking levels as well as allowing you to sample and test out something new. I’d call that a win-win, wouldn’t you? Launching on the site today you will find […]