molding

Noun

• a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

• sculpture produced by molding

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  modeling , modelling , moulding , mold , mould , clay sculpture , border , casting