Jewelry fads come and go. Jewelry trends tend to stick around longer, especially during times of a slow economy. Although I’m not trying to pretend I am cutting edge on trends, here are some trends that I like. Trend: Jewelry with a Strong Sense of Place Jewelry with a strong theme that reminds people of […]
Exploring this technique using paper beads, Crystal Clay and chain to create a variety of projects was super fun to do. Over the past couple days, I have shared other tutorials teaching how to create unique tassels and beadcaps. Tutorial #1: Paper Bead Hollow Form BEADCAP Tutorial Tutorial #2: Paper Bead Hollow Form TASSEL Tutorial […]
It isn’t too early to be inspired to create for Valentines! Here are 16 ideas to consider creating for this celebration of love! I love this little book that Innovation Team Member Stephanie Gard Buss created for Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine. Stephanie created a wonderful pair of earrings for this project, but can you imagine […]
Nunn Design Metal Pewter Beads are cast in lead-free pewter and plated with copper, 24k gold or .999 fine silver. The diameter of the bead’s core is large enough to work with a 1.5mm leather cord, which we also offer. Here are some jewelry inspirations using these fun accents. Click on the images to shop […]
Our friends at Fusionbeads.com have three great project tutorials featuring the new 2014 Fall Collection. Download their tutorials and shop the components! Eclectic Energy Necklace Visit Tutorial: Eclectic Energy Necklace Antler Earrings Visit Tutorial: Antler Earrings Straight to the Point Earrings Visit Tutorial: Straight to the Point Earrings
You will recognize the Primitive Flat Tags from a Flash Sale we offered this past fall. The Primitive Flat Tags are currently live on our website and available for purchase. The other two items, the Metal Bead Faceted Elongated Drop and the Earring Post Flat Pads and Earring Butterfly Clutches will be releasing January 5th, 2017. […]
We’ve been playing with Pearl Ex Powders in some projects lately and realized we’ve shared this tutorial in PDF form, but not a full out blog tutorial! What? Better late then never, right?! So, here it is from our archives but still timeless and inspiring, a beautiful tutorial from past Innovation Team Member, Stephanie Gard Buss. She put together […]
Have you ever mixed up a batch of 2-Part Epoxy Clay with the best intentions of doing a “big” project, but your window of opportunity faded because someone wanted a snack? Well, I have. More times than I care to admit. That is what led me to finding creative ways to eliminate waste by creating […]
This tutorial will teach you how to create unique tassels, beadcaps and lightweight beads using Crystal Clay, paper beads, chain and jumprings. Learn How! Tutorial #2: Paper Bead Hollow Form Beadcaps Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Paper Bead Hollow Form 1 Jumpring Grande Rope 2.5” Rhinestone Chain 14pp 2.5” Ball Chain Silver 20 Gauge Silver Wire […]
All systems are full steam ahead in preparation for our 2015 Summer Collection going live June 11th, 2015. As in NEXT THURSDAY!! We have a really fun line-up of products coming your way and I fully intend to inspire your socks off! Here goes! We’ve Gone Itsy!! I’m so enjoying the trend of things going […]
This is one of my favorite blog posts to write. It is so much fun seeing the creativity that people have with the Nunn Design Product Line! The end results are really stunning! Here are some of the latest submissions we have found. I so love these Mosaic Channel Cuff Bracelets by Heidi Kummli. Visit […]
I know you have seen me singing Carmi’s praise over at Resin Craft Blog. Carmi is a blogger committed to doing great tutorials using 2-part resin. Here’s an oldie, but goodie, from Carmi’s blog dated April 26, 2011. It explains the basic concept of how resin domes. I like this post because it really answers […]
Melissa created this video to showcase the 2016 Fall Collection. When it all came together, I felt such a sense of pride as I watched it. Pride in myself for my accomplishments. Pride in my team for working together to bring this collection to life. Pride in our customers that asked us for the products […]
I have been enjoying being inspired by Pearl over at the Beading Gem. Her latest tutorial was created with epoxy clay, dried flowers and 2-Part Resin. Here are a few shots from her tutorial. To view her tutorial in full, click on over to her blog at: www.beadinggem.com/2016/07/how-to-make-real-pressed-flower-resin.html Shop the Supplies: Crystal Clay-White Open Frames […]
Earlier this year I contacted polymer clay artist Iris Mishly to see if she would be up to playing with some of the Nunn Design product line. Boy-howdy! Iris did indeed play! I have featured on our blog some of the tutorials that Iris offers on her polymer clay website PolyPediaOnline. Iris now offers several […]