Creating your own unique keepsake pendants can be intimidating and scary – to newbies as well as experienced resin crafters. For those who forged ahead without the knowledge of how to prepare images for resin, can easily be frustrated by inks running on collage sheet images, vibrant collage sheet colors darkening to a gray when […]
While exhibiting at the Bead & Button Show last week, there were a few pieces in our booth that shined the brightest. More people were drawn to these pieces of jewelry than any of our other jewelry samples. To learn how to create pieces like this, visit our blog for a full tutorial or download instructions. […]
Creating little miniature pieces of art within resin is just too darn cool. I’m in love with the fun and playful look of each one of these pieces. Do you have a favorite? Shannnam http://www.shannnam.com/accessories/fragmented-chronicles/details GoldFingerBarcelona https://www.etsy.com/listing/86642856/resin-ring-resin-jewelry-swimmer-resin?ref=shop_home_feat_2 Sarah Chilton http://www.johannabasford.com/blog-article/96
I’m totally crazy about these ponytail holders that I created using vintage buttons. Depending on the supplies that you have in your stash, each ponytail holder can be unique and one of a kind. Wearable pieces of art can even show up in your hair! Epoxy Clay Ponytail Holder Tutorial: Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Brown […]
What isn’t there to love about these tiny pieces of art. A house or a home can symbolize so many things to each that encounter them. For me, home symbolizes my place in which I become grounded and feel safe. My home is my launching pad for going forth in the world and allowing myself […]
Rustic Soldered Jewelry By Etsy artist, Mystarrs I’m in Milwaukee this week for the Bead & Button Show. Prior to the show I will be taking a class from my friend Susan Wade on soldering. Etsy artist, Mystarrs, has been one of my inspirations for learning how to create using this art form. Besides the beauty and […]
Last month during our Sculpted Relief Buy & Try, we gave you a hint of the kind of beauty that comes from Nunn Design Team Member, Debra Oldham. Throughout the year, the Nunn Design Team takes turns working one on one with me to create pieces of jewelry. For some of the team members, jewelry […]
2014 Innovation Team Members Stephanie Gard Buss, Marla Salezze and Becky Nunn all have projects featured in publications this month. For tutorials on these jewelry projects you may pick up the magazines and visit our gallery to shop the findings used to create each of these projects and prepare to have some fun creating. Click […]
14 Ways To Bring Closure Toggles and clasps are no longer just seen as a closure. Toggles and clasps have become design statements as well. Nunn Design Toggles & Clasps, Lobster Clasps and Hooks & Eyes offer an assortment of ways to finish jewelry. Regardless of whether the closure is dressed up and made a […]
Source: www.ialwayspickthethimble.com Our friend and creative collaborator Karen at ‘I Always Pick The Thimble’ created this great turquoise ring tutorial using epoxy clay, turquoise beads and the Nunn Design Traditional Ring. This is one of those projects that won’t have a hint of “crafty” to it. It is a ring that you will feel proud […]
Image source: Suburble.com Suburble Leather Cuff Tutorial Suburble.com has a fun and easy tutorial using leather cuff bracelets and embroidery floss. This started my wheels spinning about other possibilities, like seed beads or wire. The possibilities are endless! Visit Tara’s great blog to learn just how she created this great project. Tutorial: Criss-Cross Leather Cuff Image source: […]
While creating a line of jewelry to sell this summer, it is important to offer a variety of price points. This approach to selling provides a little bit of something for everyone that walks by your booth. Fusion Beads and Jewelry Making Journal have several free tutorials to walk you through the steps of creating […]
The Nunn Design Staff and Innovation Team have been showing up in the press in various publications. Besides being proud and tooting our horn, ‘In The Press’ posts help our customers know what the consumer is reading and what they will be wanting to make. It also gives a heads up about great tutorials that are […]
Make these fantastic faux porcelain pendants with silicon putty, brass embellishments, epoxy clay, and colorized resin. So many looks can be achieved with different embellishments, epoxy clay colors, or bezel shapes. Instructions For Sculpted Relief Epoxy Clay Resin Pendants Buy&Try Sculpted Relief Designer: Becky Nunn Supplies Needed: Easy Mold Silicone Putty Crystal Clay in Brown, Black or […]