We wrapped up our 2017 teaching schedule with our Nunn Design Fall Art Retreat. The evening started in the warehouse of the Nunn Design office with students working through several “Tables of Decisions” to help them begin thinking about color, texture and imagery. Starting this design process the night before allowed us time to move […]
I want to give a big thank you to everyone for sending in your images or including a #nunndesign to your Instagram posts. We love seeing what you are creating and being able to share your work. Here is the line-up of our latest Brags on You! I love the creative pieces produced by Jessica […]
Britney Grossman is the embroidery artist behind the Atlanta based company Serene Stitching. The team at Nunn Design was delighted to have Britney’s beautiful hand stitched embroidery assembled in our newest release of Jewelry Kits for Embroidery. shop now! > retail embroidery kits shop now! > wholesale embroidery kits Britney’s love for creating wearable art […]
This summer I wrote Part 1 of this tutorial about Texturizing Resin. I originally stumbled across this technique while messing about last spring, but when I actually scheduled the step-out photos it was mid-summer. The results didn’t come out consistent with the results I had in the spring. To see that original post, visit our blog: Textured […]
I really enjoy incorporating resin into Open Back Frames, Wire Hoops and Bezels to make unique customized jewelry. Open Backs have provided a whole new level of creativity to my resin work. The number one questions that people have in regards to wrapping their brains around the “how to” part of this creative play is; […]
I’m not sure how the artwork of Alexis of Meadow and Fawn first came into my awareness, but I do know that I loved it from the moment I saw it. Her talents as an artist are vast. She sculpts and paints clay to create beautiful nature landscapes and jewelry with great attention to detail. […]
I have to admit I got a little carried away with this tutorial. My intentions were good (of course!). What I really wanted to communicate is how you can create a pendant using a certain step-by-step technique, yet have the pendants look so incredibly different from pendant to pendant. Sometimes creating can be challenging. There […]
We still seem to be fascinated with incorporating tassels into our jewelry. But really, what is there not to love about it. There are so many ways in which you can create interesting tassels using chain, fibers, seed beads, feathers and leather to name a few. In April of 2015, I posted a blog post […]
Over the years, Nunn Design has introduced numerous jewelry making techniques using the products we distribute and create. Although each of the charms created with those techniques offer unique designs that can stand well enough on their own, combining the various techniques together creates stunning mixed media charm bracelets. Here are 11 examples of mixed […]
Pearl at The Beading Gem is a great source for inspiration. Her latest tutorial on how to wire-wrap Swarovski Montee Crystals within the Nunn Design Open Frame Rings is very encouraging. I didn’t even know what a Montee was! To see the full tutorial, visit The Beading Gem to see how Pearl created these fun […]
I think you’ve heard me mention that I’m a wee bit obsessed with embroidery right now. There is just so much heart that goes into this timeless craft. Nothing fuels my interest like learning! And boy-howdy, there is a lot of that out there. Embroidery artists are very generous with what they know and what […]
I have been following Grace Bonney’s blog, Design*Sponge, for a number of years now. I am hopelessly addicted to looking at beautiful homes that are artistic and designed by creative people. Grace started Design*Sponge at the early age of 23. Over the past 13 years Grace has learned a great deal about what works and […]
I have been enjoying following Kelly Tuohy’s resin work on Instagram. Kelly is willing to explore and create really innovative pieces with organics and resin. I have been very inspired over these past couple months and thought you would be too. Kellie created these amazing pieces using the flat tags. I LOVE this! You have […]
Over the years I have attended numerous trade shows and have gathered a lot of beads (sound familiar?). Sometimes I have an immediate purpose for what I am going to do with my purchases, other times they just sit in my stash of supplies. My strands of white long stick pearl beads were some of […]
A frequently asked question we receive is; how do I care for my plated jewelry? Here are 8 tips on how to do so. 8 Tips on How to Care for Your Plated Jewelry Tip 1: Apply cosmetics, hair products, lotions, perfumes and powders prior to donning your jewelry. Tip 2: Prevent your items from […]
Welcome! If you are a registered wholesaler, please sign-in to start shopping.
Apply to become a registered wholesaler here.
