Meaning & use
Plasteline
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An oil-based, non-hardening modeling clay used by sculptors to build and refine forms before casting.
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The sculptor smoothed the plasteline over the wire armature to shape the figure's torso.
Because plasteline never fully dries, artists can rework a model for weeks.
A note on using this word
Similar in use to the trademarked 'Plasticine', plasteline is favored by professional sculptors because it stays workable indefinitely and holds fine detail.
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modeling clayplasticine
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