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What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?
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The difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay is composition. Sculpture clay usually involves synthetic polymers that make it easy to work into highly complex shapes. Although there are various types of ceramic clay, it generally is a mix of kaolin and ball clay, which are less flexible and stretchy. Due to its properties, it can be formed into more basic shapes. Find a variety of ceramics and sculptures on 1stDibs.
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Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
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Ceramic
$305 Sale Price
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French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
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$350 Sale Price
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Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
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$350 Sale Price
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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Ceramic
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White
Brown Glaze
By Longchamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze
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This is a set of four 19th-century majolica oyster plates, a classic example of luxury Fren...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
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