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Molding (USA) or '''moulding''' (AUS, CAN, UK) is a strip of material with various Cross Section s used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration. It is traditionally made from solid milled Wood or plaster but may be made from plastic or reformed wood. In Classical Architecture and sculpture, the molding is often carved in marble or other Stone s. A "sprung" molding is a strip that has beveled edges, allowing it to be mounted at an angle between two non-parallel planes (such as between a wall and a ceiling). Other types of molding are referred to as "plain". THEORY At their simplest, moldings are a means of applying light and dark shaded stripes to a structure or object without having to change the material or apply Pigment . The contrast of dark and light areas gives definition to the object. The Aesthetic function is similar to that of Go-faster Stripes applied to the side of a Vehicle . Imagine the vertical surface of a wall lit by sunlight at an angle of about 45 degrees above the wall. |
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