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Casein: dyed and double cut
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Casein identification guide: casein is a thermoset semi-synthetic polymer made from milk, hardened in formaldehyde
4. Can be dyed either in the plastic batch or on the exterior. Carvers took advantage of this to create 2-color designs.
source: Button Materials A-Z: Identification Guide
by Jocelyn Howells
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