molding vs clay sculpture

molding and clay sculpture both are nouns.

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

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

Other synonyms of molding include modeling, modelling, mold, mould, moulding.

molding (noun)	clay sculpture (noun)
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied	sculpture produced by molding
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