It is springtime here in the Pacific Northwest. Port Townsend is located on the Olympic Peninsula and is shadowed by the Olympic Mountains. It is often referred to as the “blue hole”, for Port Townsend receives half of the annual rainfall (19.33 inches) as nearby Seattle (34.1 inches). Anyway, this isn’t a blog post about […]
I have often said, “Nunn Design Jewelry Findings are like Legos® for artisan jewelry makers.” I get a kick out of designing products that are thought to be one thing, but aren’t limited to just that purpose. Just when I think I have used it in all of the ways possible, one of my staff […]
All right, let me start this week off by telling you just how excited I am about this 2015 Winter Collection. There are times when I will design the components, but then when it comes to sitting down with them, I get a little stuck. THIS IS NOT THE CASE with the 2015 Winter Collection. […]
With each collection, we offer a Giveaway to help inspire people to create with our new product releases. Jen Purple, a winner of the 2014 Summer Collection, created these great pieces! Thank you Jen for inspiring all of us at Nunn Design! Shop our Wholesale Brass Stampings
Our hope for 2017 is that we continue to inspire and nurture your creativity. Our goal is to continue providing you with jewelry findings that help you create beautiful pieces of handmade jewelry. Although we have been teasing you for the past couple of weeks with sneak peeks, let’s recap what is new and live […]
Prong Settings are a small brass setting that is plated in copper, gold or silver. I like to think of Prong Settings as little bezels that allow me to create sweet little accents. Although, we do offer Prong Chatons that fit within the Prong Settings, they aren’t just for adding bling. Here are a couple ways that you […]
I’m telling you, these Brags on You! posts are gaining some speed. I love having the opportunity to share such talent and am appreciative to all of you for sending in your projects and creating this latest round of brags! Bello Modo is always doing some interesting projects on their blog. One of their latest […]
Last but not the least, we offer you the Open Frame Rectangles! These little guys were added at the very last minute due to so many people spotting them in a necklace I posted a few weeks ago. Many were frustrated that they couldn’t find them so we just plowed ahead and put them in […]
We had many requests for methods of using the 3mm and 5mm Deerskin Lace without having to tie or sew the leather. Here is our solution, the Leather Connectors. Stamped from raw brass, the connectors are plated with copper, 24k gold or .999 fine silver. They are sold in units of 25. Learn How! No […]
My new friends at WoolyWire sent me a stash of fibers to play with. Oh, and such play I had! I received so much of a stash that I have plenty to share with two lucky winners! WoolyWire is a fiber that has been hand dyed and hand spun onto 24-gauge solid copper wire. It […]
Nunn Design Innovation Team Marla Salezze has two projects featured in the special feature of BeadWorks Magazine. I love both of these projects! Thanks Marla for all your great inspiration! To see more of Marla’s work, visit her: Website: www.beadedbymarla.com Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/masalezze ND Gallery: www.nunndesign.com/designers/marla-salezze To shop Traditional Rings: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/rings/rings-traditional-rings To shop Channel Bangles: http://nunndesign.com/product-category/elements-of-inspiration/bracelets/channel-bracelet […]
Jewelry with recycled vintage zippers I’m crazy about jewelry that uses found objects and repurposed items. Especially when they are wildly creative like Heather Merritt’s pieces created using recycled vintage zippers. Here is a taste of the beauty that Heather creates. To see more of Heather’s work, visit her: etsy store: www.rezipit.etsy.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Re-Zip-It/ To […]
You guys have been loving up the newest Itsy Flat Tags. We would love to know what you think of this newest shape. Which configuration would you like best. A, B, C, D or E. We would love your input! Leave us a comment to let us know!
Over the next two weeks you will have the chance to learn about creating unique tassels, beadcaps and lightweight beads using Crystal Clay, paper beads, chain and jumprings. Here is the first tutorial, of three, using Paper Bead Hollow Forms. Learn How! Tutorial #1 Paper Bead Hollow Form Tassel Tutorial Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Paper […]
I have enjoyed being inspired with ideas and the various ways to use the new Nunn Design Wire Frames. There are such a variety of looks, techniques and “doable in an afternoon at the kitchen table” projects that I can’t help but want to pull out my box of beads and wire and get started! […]