I’m crazy about holiday ornaments. I look year round for unique pieces of art that I can use to adorn my cottage home with during the holiday season. They become treasures that I lovingly store away year after year, only to unwrap and discover all over again. Here are some ornaments that the Nunn Design […]
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Oct
Oct
Dawn is the warehouse manager here at Nunn Design and today marks her 1-year anniversary! Dawn is the person responsible for managing our warehouse crew and making sure that all of your orders are shipped in a timely manor. So, all of you should know, she is a very big and important part of our […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Innovation Team Member, Karen McGovern and two of our very own Nunn Design Team Members are featured this month in Jewelry Affaire Magazine. Way to go TEAM!
06
Sep
Sep
Thank you to everyone for all of the great work that you have been doing! It is great fun highlighting your work! You never know what a little Brags on You! can do for you. Karen with Begin Within creates a lovely collection of healing jewelry. It is always fun to see the collections that […]
04
Aug
Aug
Here is yet another fun way to use the Wire Frames, but this time we are using the Faux Porcelain Sculpted Relief with Colorized Resin technique. All the steps of making a mold, sculpting and applying colorized resin are the same, but in this tutorial, we are just creating the Faux Porcelain Sculpted Relief in […]
02
Aug
Aug
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! […]
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Jun
Jun
Nunn Design is now on Instagram and we’d love for you to follow us. Take a look at the variety of images that I have been posting through this great social media venue. We would also love to see what you’ve been making with Nunn Design pieces, if you post to instagram use #nunndesign so […]
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Apr
Apr
One of the ways that we fulfill our mission of inspiring and nurturing creativity is by soliciting projects to various magazines for potential publication. This spring, my efforts are very fruitful. Listed below are 12 jewelry pieces that are featured in the spring 2016 issue of Jewelry Affaire Magazine. I hope you will be inspired […]
07
Apr
Apr
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 […]
05
Apr
Apr
I don’t know about you, but if I want to learn something, I scour the Internet for free videos and tutorials. Here is a collection of 10 free jewelry making videos and tutorials that I have enjoyed being inspired by. 1. How to Solder I found this free tutorial (with some video) on Instructables.com to […]
03
Dec
Dec
I’m still in awe over what is being created with Polymer Clay. I love being inspired by some of these amazing polymer artists! See what I mean? This is polymer people!! Doreen Gay-Kassel’s work is amazing!! Follow her on facebook, or visit her website. Kathleen Dustin’s pieces provide oh so much inspiration. I find these […]
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Apr
Apr
I don’t know about your studio, but I have loose fragments and bits and pieces of chain scattered about and stored in containers. What about those wee bits of loose chain on the spool that are too small to make into a necklace you ask? Here are some inspirational projects to get you inspired to […]
06
Jan
Jan
The trend for our new 2015 Winter Collection leans toward the more contemporary. Although the new Triangle Pendants can be seen as trendy and contemporary, it is done in our Nunn Design classic look and feel. Let me introduce you to these cool little beauties. Small and Large Pendant Triangles Small and Large Pendants Triangles […]
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Oct
Oct
Words Create Worlds Even though Anne Ballard was raised with creative parents, she still chose a safe profession of nursing as her initial career. Throughout the 15 years of her nursing profession she dabbled in creative outlets, but the calling that something was missing in her life challenged her daily. This calling is what lead […]