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Casein: bird, fabric background
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Casein identification guide: casein is a thermoset semi-synthetic polymer made from milk, hardened in formaldehyde
2. Easily hand-carved, used by skilled craftsmen and sculptors, mostly European, to create unique quality pieces.
source: Button Materials A-Z: Identification Guide
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