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Egyptian blue

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Long ago, people made blue paint.

Egyptian - Blue Faience Saucer and Stand - Walters 481608 - Top.jpg
Egyptian - Blue Faience Saucer and Stand - Walters 481608 - Top.jpg
They used sand and copper. They heated it in a hot fire. This made a bright blue color. It was used on many things. Do you like the color blue?
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Egyptian blue Altes Museum.JPG

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