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Mary Ann and Ken have written three books on the use of Precious Metal Clay.  Working with Randy Wardell of Wardell Publications, Pompano Beach, Florida, we have created a basic book, Introduction to Precious Metal Clay.  In this work we present 18 projects demonstrating the use of PMC in all four of its forms: clay, paste, sheet and syringe.  We also include projects using all three types of PMC: PMC Standard, PMC Plus and PMC3.  This book was released in 2002 and currently is in its third printing.

In 2004 Mary Ann and Ken released their second book, Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media.  Building upon the information in their first book, Mixed Media presents 22 projects using PMC and other materials including glass, brass, ceramics, enamels and polymer clay.  For this work, Mary Ann invited several of her Senior Teachers to contribute a project.  This book takes advantage of the varied backgrounds of these talented teachers and the ways they present their individual project techniques.  Currently in its third printing, it provides the most advanced information on PMC.

Most recently, Mary Ann and Ken released their third book, Exceptional Works in Metal Clay and Glass.  Continuing their partnership with Randy Wardell, this new book presents works created by 35 of the best metal clay artists.  These projects all include metal clay, either silver or gold, and glass in some form.  These can be as diverse as glass cabochons, glass beads or glass enamels.  This is the first of a multi-book series intended to provide the reader with a 360^o view of some of the most exciting jewelry and sculptures to include metal clay.

The following pages provide photographs of some of the project samples.  We hope that this information will inspire you and prompt you to purchase these books.  They are available for purchase at the PMC Connection web site (www.pmcconnection.com)

If you need further information, please contact us.  In case you cannot reach us by email, you can call the PMC Connection office  and leave a message.  They can pass along your name and phone number when we call in.  Their number is 1-866-762-2529 (toll free in the US) Email

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - The next book in the Exceptional Works Series

With the release of Exceptional Works in Metal Clay and Glass, Mary Ann and Ken, in cooperation with Randy Wardell of Wardell Publications, have started work on their next book, titles Exceptional Works in Metal Clay and Mixed Media.  Below is the link to download the submission information and forms.  If you are interested in contributing work to this new book, please download these forms and send the requested information to Mary Ann and Ken by September 1, 2008.  We will review the material submitted and notify those artists whose work we select for inclusion. Email