clay sculpture vs molding

clay sculpture and molding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clay sculpture	Yes	No	No	No
molding	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, clay sculpture and molding are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of clay sculpture include modeling, modelling, mold, mould, moulding.

clay sculpture (noun)	molding (noun)
sculpture produced by molding	a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
	the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
	a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
	a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
	sculpture produced by molding