I look at jewelry pretty much all day long. I look. I watch. I try to see patterns in the maker’s marketplace. Here are some things that I have seen. Are they trends? Well, yes. A trend is: A general direction in which something is developing or changing. Here is my observation on the general […]
In 2017, we are mixing things up at the To Bead True Blue Show in Tucson. In addition to exhibiting, we will be offering a series of classes that will allow our customers to have some hands on experience with the many techniques that we offer. It is one thing to read a tutorial and […]
In this tutorial, learn how to hammer flat a Nunn Design Wire Frame, prepare the Wire Frame to use with Nunn Design 2-Part Resin, mix Nunn Design 2-Part Resin and then colorize it. All of these steps will lead you to creating unique pendants or earrings that are translucent and nearly glass like. Be Inspired! […]
Besides looking super cool, these Lucky Charm Earrings are packed with symbolic meaning. Here is a breakdown of what you would be symbolically adorning yourself with by slipping on these little beauties. The Wishbone Charm is a symbol of the promise of good luck. If the Wishbone is unbroken, it symbolizes that a wish or […]
I hunkered down in my home studio (ahhh, that would be the kitchen table) for a couple days to work with the new 2014 Fall Collection. I had a blast designing pieces of jewelry for inspiration. Click on any of the images to link to our gallery for codes on the components used in each […]
This is the third tutorial inspired by one of the Nunn Design Team members. Christee Ballard created these great earrings during our most recent Art Day using the Open Frame Bezels and colorized Nunn Design 2-Part Resin. Here is how she created them. Learn How! Supplies Needed: Open Frames Castin’ Crafts Opaque Pigments Nunn Design […]
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 […]
With a couple tradeshows a year, I’m always looking at and also looking for interesting ways to display. Here is a collection of my latest inspiration. Wow! Isn’t this a fantastic looking set-up from Eric Silva! I really like the looks of the set-up of jewelry artist Britta Lynn Design. This is from an old […]
Does it really work to adorn oneself with lucky charms? According to some folks the data is there to support that it really does work. I really like this excerpt from Jeff Haden’s Inc. article titled: “Secret Weapon: Your Lucky Underwear?” Jeff writes: “We hypothesize that the proposed performance benefits of superstition are produced by […]
Our intention is to inspire you this week with Deerskin Lace Tutorials. Here is the second of the inspirations, our Get Knotty Deerskin Lace Tutorial! Get Knotty! How To Knot a Deerskin Lace Necklace Designer: Becky Nunn Supplies Needed: 26” of 3mm Deerskin Lace Chocolate (dsl3c-b) 2 Metal Bead Faceted Round 4mm Antique Silver (mbfr4-sb) […]
I created a very simple pair of earrings for Step-by-Step Wire Magazine featured this month on the cover. This simple pair of earrings was created using the broom handle from our office. I find all of this very funny!! We also created a kit for Interweave that you can purchase. The kits have everything you […]
Which one? What would you use to fill the new Nunn Design Deep Bezel Rings? A. Charms and Nunn Design Resin? B. Crystal Clay, Nunn Design Resin and colorants? C. Anything you’d like? (Tell us in the comments please!) To see these deep bezel rings and the rest of the new collection visit: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/new-products/
I am continually scouring the market to try and keep my pulse on trends. Trends in furniture, clothing, marketing, you name it. It is in following these trends that I’m able to see what shapes might be popular for our jewelry finding line. It has been a wee bit since we added some bezels to […]
Time to do some bragging! Thank you everyone for using our products. It is such a blast to see the life that you breathe into the findings. June Martin of Moth & Twig created these fun mosaic art jewelry pieces. See more of June’s work on her etsy site. Karen Hess is always exploring […]
Former Innovation Team Member Stephanie Gard Buss created this faux druzy tutorial using pieces of stones and beads that had chipped. Save those extra bits, grab some Nunn Design 2-Part Resin and try this technique! Learn How: Faux Druzy Pendant By Stephanie Gard Buss Materials Needed: Nunn Design 2-Part Resin Kit Deep Bezel Pendants Mica […]