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. […]
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. […]
Rubber stamping onto any surface can feel a bit intimidating, but rest assured as this is not the case with this technique. If you don’t like the image that you rubber stamped onto the wet Crystal Clay, wipe the ink away with a wet wipe and try again! This tip allows for the beginner to […]
Creating quick and easy charms with the Itsy Bezels is fast and fun! Here is some inspiration to give you some ideas of things to create. Tutorial on How To! Create Itsy Charms with Itsy Bezels, Crystal Clay and Chain. Materials Needed: Itsy Link Single Loop Rectangle Crystal Clay Rhinestone Chain Faceted Bead Chain Prepare […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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! […]
The duotone metal trend has been heavily on the rise this past year. What isn’t there to love about it! I am especially attracted to the raw look of melted solder and brass. Here are some of my favorites. 3 Divas Studio’s pieces are just so awesome! She has a great eye for design and […]
This is a first for us here at Nunn Design. We had a reader of a magazine write to us over the weekend about a project that she had seen and then created. It was just so nice to receive this letter that we had to share! Here is what Carol Briody wrote to us: […]
I really like the whole druzy stone look that is so popular. Something about that irregular look has great appeal and inspired me to create a similar look. Embedding chatons (crystals with a pointed back) in a layered, stair-stepped way, created something along the lines of the irregular look I was going for. It takes […]
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