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Clay.  A modeling material found in nature used by sculptors in preparing models because of its ability to hold a shape once it is so molded. Plasteline is a superior modeling material whose largest component is clay.

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excerpted with permission from

An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

Roger W. Burdette, Editor