Which molding is a series of small elements?

Which molding is a series of small elements?

• A. Fillet
• B. Cavetto
• C. Bead
• D. Scotia

Answer: (C)

Bead molding is defined by a sequence of small rounded elements along the profile. That repeating series of tiny beads creates a delicate, rhythmic edge—exactly what the description calls for. Cavetto is a shallow concave curve, a single continuous groove; Scotia is a hollow, concave groove as well but not made of multiple elements; fillet is a plain, flat separating strip. The distinctive feature of bead molding is this row of miniature units, which is why it fits the description best.

Bead molding is defined by a sequence of small rounded elements along the profile. That repeating series of tiny beads creates a delicate, rhythmic edge—exactly what the description calls for. Cavetto is a shallow concave curve, a single continuous groove; Scotia is a hollow, concave groove as well but not made of multiple elements; fillet is a plain, flat separating strip. The distinctive feature of bead molding is this row of miniature units, which is why it fits the description best.