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What is "Cameo" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 03-Mar-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 21 days ago)
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Cameo
It is a 3/15 high bulk acrylic with 2,300 yds/lb. It is used on all standard mid-gauge, and bulky machines. Cameo gives a very soft hand feeling. Machine wash / Tumble dry.
Cameo
A type of stein design with low relief made from a translucent, porcelain-like material that allows contrasting background colors to show through the thinnest areas; compare with relief.

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