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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ikebana Vase, Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic

A Blue & Brown Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This elegant piece measures 10 x 7.5 cm (4" x 3") and showcases Nylund’s signature design style. The bowl is in excellent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic Vase by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco Italy ca' 1930
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic charger/plate signed by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco - Italy 1930. Handpainted ravens done in a bold graphic style.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a set of two handmade ceramic espresso mugs with multicolored glaze by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. They are hand-painted, so no two are the same. At the base, each mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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