molding vs modeling

molding and modeling both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
molding	Yes	No	No	No
modeling	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, molding and modeling are synonyms defined as:

molding and modeling: a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

Other synonyms of molding include modelling, moulding.

As nouns, molding and modeling are synonyms defined as:

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

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