(Credit: @sugargayisber @candiceghaiphotography) We have had a customer for years that creates the most amazing statement jewelry. Her name is Gay Isber McMillan from Austin, Texas. It wasn’t a surprise to me that her very eagerly awaited book is called: WOW Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Making a Statement. When I see Gay’s work, I can’t […]
My most recent favorite color is blue. I’m not sure, maybe it was the summer months that brought it all on, but I just can’t seem to get enough of it. It would only be natural that I would be attracted to the work of Kate Renee of Drifting Purpose. Her life on Long Beach Island inspires […]
I think something people don’t understand about the Team at Nunn Design, is that they are not professional “jewelry artists.” All of the staff, including myself, have come from a variety of careers and backgrounds. Team Nunn comes together quarterly to create. Everyone is encouraged (well…sometimes they are pushed) to try new things they have […]
Learn how to create these 4 unique resin techniques using resin, colorants, imagery and organics. 1. Colorized Resin with Transfer Sheets For this technique, there are two pours of resin required. The first pour of resin involves mixing and colorizing the resin. Once the first pour of resin is cured, the second pour involves applying […]
Marla Salezze has been inspiring Nunn Design Customers for years with her jewelry creations. As a member of the Nunn Design Innovation Team for over 5 years, Marla has created dozens of jewelry pieces that have been featured in numerous jewelry magazines. Marla is an amazing teacher and very passionate about her craft. Her much […]
Using Ball and Satellite Chain in your jewelry is one way to create a great look to your design. By adding Crimp Ends on the ends of your chain, along with a Nunn Design Lobster Clasp and closure, you can really step up the overall look of your piece of jewelry. We’ve put together a […]
The Team at Nunn Design had a very successful art day this past month! There are so many great pieces of finished jewelry to inspire you with – we are breaking the art day highlights into several blog posts! For this blog post we are featuring the creations of Melissa, Team Nunn’s Graphic Designer. Melissa […]
Last week was busy around the Nunn Household. Both girls were getting ready for Girl Scout Camp! This was the first year that my youngest daughter, Isabella, brought pins for swaps with other girl scouts. Swaps are small tokens of friendship to exchange with other girls. Swaps stands for “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere.” Before […]
(source: instagram) One of the best things about my job is watching what other artists create using the Nunn Design Findings. I find the work of artisan Kari Messerschmidt-Rogers to be really inspiring. I mean really, what is there not to love about well-crafted pieces of jewelry with a wonderful color sense created with crystals […]
Resin is one of those techniques that is on many artist’s “oh I want to try that” list. But for many, it seems a little scary. Are you one of those? If you are, I must admit that I was right in there with you. When I was learning there just wasn’t the information out […]
It has been a wee bit since our last Brags on You! blog post, boy-howdy do we have a round-up of amazing projects to feature this time! Let’s get right to it! Beadshop.com Kate and Karen, from beadshop.com, created this great wrapped bracelet! What I love about the Facebook Live classes, that Kate hosts, is […]
3 new fast how-to video teasers for the Organic Tag & Hoop with Crystal Charm Kits have been added to our website. Take a view and see how easy these kits are to assemble. Each of these videos are around 1 minute long and give a quick overview of the whole assembly process. Then you […]
Thank you everyone for making Summer School a huge success. We are already planning for our next series of classes in the Winter! (A review of the 6 Summer School classes can be seen here.) Part of the Nunn Design Summer School involved having all participants who purchased summer school supplies be eligible for our […]
Our goal at Nunn Design is to make your jewelry making experience fun! We believe that providing high quality products, easy instructions and all the supplies you need to create are an essential part of that jewelry making experience. This week we are featuring 3 retail kits that support us all in this goal. Included in […]
Our goal at Nunn Design is to make your jewelry making experience fun! We believe that providing high quality products, easy instructions and all the supplies you need to create with are an essential part of that jewelry making experience.This week we are featuring 3 retail kits that support us all in this goal. Included […]