October 8-11, 2013, I will be teaching at Art Camp For Women in Colorado. To learn more about Art Camp For Women, sign up for their Newsletter entering you into a chance to win their Grand Prize Giveaway of 2014 Art Camp For Women session of your choice. To learn more about me and what […]
Melissa Williamson, Graphic Designer for the Nunn Design Team, Creates Jewelry with Upcycled Found Objects Melissa is the person responsible for all of the things you see graphically from Nunn Design. From our weekly newsletters, blog and Facebook posts, website, catalogue, postcard, collage sheets, to our packaging. Anything you see graphically designed – she is the […]
Artfest was a big event here in Port Townsend for many years. It has been sad to see the event no longer take place in our small town. Thanks to Anna Nasset, a local gallery owner of Artisans on Taylor, the tradition of inspiring and nurturing artisans will continue on with her first annual Artology Retreat. The […]
Create High End Hair Accessories That Are Uniquely Yours! A big fashion trend right now is high-end looking hair accessories. High-end looking doesn’t have to necessarily mean that they are expensive. Add a couple bead caps to a pearl bead, thread through a headpin and you’ve got yourself a great bauble to add to a […]
This is the week of seed beads and bangle bracelets! Innovation Team Member Marla Salezze did this series of bangles for Nunn Design. Thank you Marla! We love these projects! To see how to do something similar to Marla’s, check out Beadaholique’s latest video: How to Cover a Channel Bangle with Bead Weaving
The best part of this project is that it looks like it was super hard to create! There is something about a project that looks difficult to produce that makes it more desirable, don’t you think? Let me take the mystery out of this process. To create these bangles all you need: 1. Crystal Clay – White 2. Nunn Design Bangle […]
Thanks to Carl Becker of ETI and Resin Crafts for an excellent article in Bead & Button Magazine on Epoxy Clay and Resin safety! See the rest of the article on their blog: Our Expert Resin Safety Advice — If you are interested in learning how to use epoxy resin, we have taken the mystery out […]
Quarterly at Nunn Design, we drag all our toys out and spend the day playing. We are testing new prototypes, new techniques, learning to work with new tools. It is a great day that is had by all. We can’t wait for you to see what we are up to next!!! Christopher – Head Shipper Heather Thompson – […]
Button Shanks! Birthstone Charms! Glass! All In Stock and Shipping Now! Product development is a funny thing. Sometimes I will create items and hold on to them for years until just the right time. The new Spring Button Shanks are one of these products. In January, I had decided not to release the Button Shanks […]
Donna Musarra’s wire wrapped bird nest is often commented on during tradeshows. I came across a step-by-step tutorial on Fusion Beads that shows how to create a wire wrapped bird nest like Donna’s. I can’t wait to give it a try! Fusionbeads link: Wire Wrapped Bird’s Nest Donna’s Etsy: Clabber Creek Studio
Several of the Nunn Design projects have been posted on allfreejewelrycrafts.com. Some of these you might have spotted on our own blog, but if you didn’t have a chance to see them, they are great step-by-step instructions on how to put together a project such as this Parisian Charm Bracelet
Beadaholique did a great video showing just how easy it is to use the Nunn Design Micro Screws. The possibilities are endless! Be prepared to be inspired! Shop Supplies Wholesale: Shop Micro Screws
Karen McGovern is in the Press with the latest issue of Bead Trends! The step-by-step instructions will get you well on your way to making this fantastic cuff bracelet!
Be right on trend with these simple wire wrapped bangles with Chaton prong settings. These bangles are just the right balance of free form spirit and elegant bling. To create these bangles you will need: Prong settings Chaton crystals Wire (I used a 20 gauge) Flush Cutters Needle Nose Pliers A bracelet mandrel or a […]
Make This Necklace with the Nunn Design® Birthstone Chaton Bottle! People couldn’t resist touching the wire basket filled with crystal Chatons in our Nunn Design booth during tradeshows. They plunged their hands into the container, loving the feel and sound of the tiny bottles clicking together. You probably did this yourself when you stopped by. […]