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What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?

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What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?
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
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...
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Vintage 1980s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as ...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

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Ceramic

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
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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Earthenware

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this splendid column vase, made in Italy, dating back to the early 20th century. The vase is crafted from polychrome glazed ceramic. The eye-catching decoration captures t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White Brown Glaze
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze Description: 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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Ceramic

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