Modelliermasse
modelling clay; sculpting material
noun mo-de-LEER-mas-se Rare
Usage Note
Modelliermasse is any pliable material — clay, wax, synthetic polymer — used for three-dimensional modelling and sculpting. Sculptors use it to create maquettes (Entwurfsmodelle) before committing to a final material like stone or bronze.
Examples
"Aus der Modelliermasse formte sie eine Skizze der geplanten Büste."
Natural Translation
From the modelling clay she shaped a sketch of the planned bust.
Literal Translation
From the modelling-material she formed a sketch of the planned bust.
Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
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- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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