We will be launching our 2015 Summer Collection this Thursday, June 11th. Included in this new collection is a new series of Nunn Design Charms and Itsy Bottles. Want a peek? New Charms!! We just can’t seem to get enough charms around here! All of our charms are cast in lead-free pewter and plated in […]
I am loving the work of Irina Smilansky from Ashqelon, Israel. Creating pieces like this takes time, patience and a great attention to balance and composition. I am VERY inspired! Although these pieces were some of her older work, she creates and sells on her Etsy site handcrafted Mezuzahs and other custom items. To see […]
Earlier in 2016, the United States Postal Service implemented rate increases on First Class and Priority shipments. On March 1st, 2016 we implemented a rate increase that reflected a portion of the total increase by USPS. January 1st, 2017 we will be implementing another small increase to First Class and Priority shipments, both domestically and […]
Marla Salezze, a long time Nunn Design Innovation Team Member, will be partnering up with Nunn Design to offer a series of classes at the To Bead True Blue Show in Tucson. Marla’s classes will be held at the To Bead True Blue show at the Double Tree on January 30th -31st , 2017 from […]
The latest collection of jewelry findings was released from Nunn Design last week. Over the next couple weeks I hope to inspire you to design with these little beauties! Here is what we have in the line up! SHOP the 2016 Summer Collection! Stacking Rings in Sizes 6, 7 and 8! Rings have continued to […]
Aren’t these Itsy Bottles with the Channel Tops too cute! Here are a couple of inspiring Itsy Bottles pieces, a tutorial and a video. (The bottle in front is an Itsy Bottle with Plain Top.) A Tutorial on How To! Creating Itsy Bottles involves Crystal Clay and embedding chain. Here is a quick walk through on […]
Would you prefer designs on your bezel and tag backs? Or would you prefer them plain? Let us know in the comments!
In my opinion, polymer clay does not receive the attention that it so deserves. Polymer clay is polyvinyl chloride that will harden when properly baked. It is a great art medium for mixed media jewelry artists to use with rubber stamps and acrylic paints. With this post I hope to inspire you to open your […]
Leather is a trend that still keeps going! However, in many samples included in this post the leather isn’t the focal point. The leather provides a structural integral part of the jewelry or contributes to the visual aesthetics. Here is some inspiration! This past week we have been focusing on tutorials and videos featuring the […]
It is always a pleasure to see pieces from our Innovation Team and friends published. Here is the latest from Innovation Team Members Marla Salezze, Karen McGovern and friend Katie Wall. Last year when we were exploring colorizing resin, Karen McGovern did this great project featured in Jewelry Affaire. Karen poured colorized resin onto a […]
Although I am a designer and an artist, I am also very much the geeky analytical type. But, I’m not into figuring out stuff the hard way. Give me the cliff notes and the cheat sheet and let me get to work! Here are 7+ sources, tutorials and tips that I think are helpful. 1. […]
Rings are some of our top selling items here at Nunn Design. What is there not to love about creating truly unique rings from high quality Nunn Design components. The Deep Bezel Adjustable Rings have a brass bezel soldered onto an adjustable brass ring shank. The adjustable ring is hidden under the bezel itself, so […]
Which One? Which plate do you prefer to design with? A. Antique Copper? B. Antique Gold? C. Antique Silver? To see these antler charms and the rest of the new collection visit: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/new-products/
Wow! It has been an amazing ride this year! Thank you to everyone for making this the best year yet for Nunn Design. We have so enjoyed being committed to our mission of inspiring and nurturing creativity. Our team at Nunn Design wouldn’t be where we are without our great customers. Thank you for living […]
Teaching Metal Stamping to a Teenager It wasn’t any teenager that I was teaching metal stamping. It was my 13-year-old daughter, Emillia. Maybe some of you can relate to this experience of teaching your own child art, or teaching a teenager ANYTHING! But, for once, I managed to do it right. It was fun and easy. […]