modeling

n. (Fine Arts) The act or art of making a model from which a work of art is to be executed; the formation of a work of art from some plastic material. Also, in painting, drawing, etc., the expression or indication of solid form. [ Written also modelling. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Modeling plane, a small plane for planing rounded objects. --
Modeling wax, beeswax melted with a little Venice turpentine, or other resinous material, and tinted with coloring matter, usually red, -- used in modeling. [ 1913 Webster ]