Create-A-Pendant

Hello! My name is Matthew Nix. I live in Collinsville, IL, a suburb of St. Louis, MO. Some people consider my work an art, others call it a craft. Still others think it's just something I do late at night when I can't sleep. Either way, I make pendants that are unique and unusual.I began making jewelry by accident. I wish I could say it was all planned—but who really plans this kind of thing in life? Some things just evolve and grow, and end up taking on their own life. My grandmother used to make brooches and hatpins with fried marbles. I thought they would make great pendants, and started making them and selling them in my spare time. Th...

Wow! There are so many talented painters, photographers and illustrators on Deviant Art! I know... I am stating the obvious. What gets me, is that most of these artists are not tapping into to full potential of their work. Sure... some sell their work but not many. Why not!This is a call to all painters, photographers and illustrators! Why not make your art... into wearable art! Wearable art!? What is that!? I'm talking about pendants to wear! Sure... someone can hang your art on a wall but what about around someones neck? Nothing like getting more noticed and having someone wear your work proudly. How can I do this!?I have a free tutorial...

Trying to make something different... I combine fused glass and steampunk to create unique pendants. Check it out...http://www.thewatchman.etsy.com