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Clara and Nutcracker Holiday Ornament CNC Relief STL | Classic Christmas Wood Carving Design | Nutcracker Ballet Wall Art, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Clara and Nutcracker Holiday Ornament CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
5.2 Γ— 8 in (131 Γ— 203 mm)
Suggested depth
0.27 to 0.34 in (6.8 to 8.5 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.55 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
0.75 in or thicker
Rough with
1/8 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/16 in tapered ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 3 h 35 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 3 h 5 min)
Carving size
7.7 Γ— 12 in (197 Γ— 305 mm)
Suggested depth
0.40 to 0.50 in (10.2 to 12.8 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.83 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 3 h 55 min (roughing 25 min, finishing 3 h 30 min)

At the full 0.83 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Below the smallest size where a 1/8 in bit keeps the fine detail (400 mm). Use a 1/16 in tapered ball nose, or carve it larger.

Carving size
11.6 Γ— 18 in (295 Γ— 457 mm)
Suggested depth
0.60 to 0.76 in (15.4 to 19.2 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 9 h 15 min (roughing 1 h 25 min, finishing 7 h 50 min)

At the full 1.2 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
15.5 Γ— 24 in (393 Γ— 610 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.7 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 10 h 20 min (roughing 3 h 20 min, finishing 7 h)

At the full 1.7 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
18.4 Γ— 28.5 in (467 Γ— 724 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 14 h 35 min (roughing 4 h 40 min, finishing 9 h 50 min)

At the full 2 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Board and time are for the suggested depth. In Aspire, VCarve or Carveco, unlock Z from X and Y when you import and type the depth; keep the base height at 0. Hardwoods with fine grain (cherry, hard maple, walnut, basswood) hold this detail best. Check your exact setup in Will it cut, free, nothing uploaded.

How we estimate carve time

Finishing is one raster pass over the whole carving with the ball nose shown, at 10% stepover and half of a 1,800 mm/min (71 in/min) feed. Roughing assumes about 45% of the block above the base is waste, cleared with the end mill shown at 40% stepover and 3 mm per pass (1.5 mm for the 1/8 in end mill) at the full feed. The model leaves out acceleration, tool changes and moves between passes, so a real job usually takes somewhat longer. Times are rounded to 5 minutes.

File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
467.2 Γ— 724.4 Γ— 49.9 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.645:1
Carve depth
10.7% of the width
Mesh
2,028,414 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
400 mm Β· keeps 97.9% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose

Opens directly in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and in any slicer for 3D printing. For a laser, the relief is first turned into a greyscale depth image, which our Laser Studio app does from this STL. STL only, no OBJ or DXF: the DXF files used in CNC work hold 2D outlines, not the 3D relief surface. Scale it to whatever panel you are cutting. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve. How to open it in your software.

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About this design

πŸŽ„ Bring The Magic Of The Nutcracker To Your Workshop Imagine this timeless holiday scene coming to life under your router, ready to become a cherished family heirloom displayed on your wall. 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Design This exquisite piece captures Clara in a moment of holiday wonder, holding her beloved Nutcracker close with intricate detail. The design features deep, cascading hair waves, delicate lace-like dress textures, and a beautifully sculpted Nutcracker figure set within a rustic wood-grain frame. Every layer is meticulously balanced to create stunning shadow play and a premium hand-carved feel that looks incredible in any wood species. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a high-detail, ready-to-carve bas relief STL file with all the artistic sculpting professionally finished so no extra modeling is required. Simply import this CNC woodcarving relief into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to begin your toolpath creation. This is a digital product for CNC machining and 3D printing; no physical item will be shipped. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It This classic scene is perfect for creating seasonal wall decor, custom holiday gift boxes, or festive mantel centerpieces. It makes a stunning addition to a traditional Christmas display or a thoughtful gift for fans of the Nutcracker ballet and vintage holiday aesthetics. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Engineered for professional results, this model features clean separation between elements and crisp detailing in the face and clothing. The depth is optimized to produce bold shadows and crisp edges, ensuring your finished woodwork looks like a museum-quality sculpture right off the machine bed. ⭐ Why this design is different: βœ”οΈ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look βœ”οΈ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing βœ”οΈ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results βš™οΈ Machining Guidelines: Rough Machining: 6mm End Mill, 40% stepover Finish Machining: 3mm Ball Nose, 10% stepover Depth of cut: Adjust based on machine rigidity and material πŸ“¦ Delivery Instructions: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Begin Your Holiday Carving Project Today Add this timeless Clara and Nutcracker design to your collection and start your next project with a fully sculpted, professional-grade file. Create a lasting piece of holiday art that captures the elegance and nostalgia of the season. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS File format: STL only, a decimated high-quality binary mesh. Opens in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and on any CNC router, 3D printer or laser that reads STL. No OBJ or DXF: a DXF holds flat 2D outlines and cannot carry a three-dimensional relief. Model size as supplied: 467 x 724 x 50 mm (18.4 x 28.5 in) Shape: portrait, 0.65:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 10.7% of the width Mesh: 2,028,414 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 400 mm, where 97.9% of the fine detail survives a 3 mm ball nose. Smaller carves soften the finest details. Scale it to your own panel. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve.
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