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Dragonfly Heart Medallion CNC Relief STL | Nature Inspired Wall Decor | Romantic Wood Carving Panel β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Dragonfly Heart Medallion 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)
Relief depth
0.55 in (13.9 mm)
Board thickness
1 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 55 min (roughing 50 min, finishing 3 h 5 min)
Carving size
7.8 Γ— 12 in (197 Γ— 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.82 in (20.9 mm)
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 4 h 10 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 3 h 30 min)
Carving size
11.6 Γ— 18 in (296 Γ— 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.2 in (31.3 mm)
Board thickness
1.5 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 10 h 10 min (roughing 2 h 20 min, finishing 7 h 55 min)
Carving size
15.5 Γ— 24 in (394 Γ— 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.6 in (41.8 mm)
Board thickness
2 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 12 h 30 min (roughing 5 h 30 min, finishing 7 h)
Carving size
18.6 Γ— 28.7 in (472 Γ— 729 mm)
Relief depth
2 in (50 mm)
Board thickness
2.5 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 19 h 25 min (roughing 9 h 25 min, finishing 10 h)

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; for thinner stock scale Z on its own. 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
471.6 Γ— 729.2 Γ— 49.98 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.647:1
Carve depth
10.6% of the width
Mesh
2,024,014 triangles Β· 96.5 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 98.9% 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

πŸ¦‹ Heart Of The Dragonfly Nature Wood Carving Imagine the play of light across deeply textured wings and a central heart medallion carved into rich mahogany or oak. This symbol of transformation and love creates a striking physical presence that commands attention in any gallery or home setting. πŸͺ΅ Detailed Wings & Organic Textures This composition features a majestic dragonfly with a focal heart emblem, perfectly balancing anatomical detail with artistic flair. Every vein in the wings and segment of the abdomen is sculpted to produce dramatic shadows and a premium, hand-chiseled aesthetic once machined into your chosen timber. πŸ“ What You Receive You are purchasing a high-fidelity bas relief STL model with all artistic sculpting work complete and ready for your machine. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to generate your custom toolpaths for a professional CNC woodcarving relief. Please note this is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your door. ❀️ Gift Of Love & Transformation Create stunning anniversary gifts, romantic bedroom wall art, or unique garden-themed decorative panels for your woodworking clients. This design serves as a powerful centerpiece for custom furniture, memory boxes, or standalone decorative plaques that celebrate the beauty of nature. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Engineered for clean element separation and crisp detailing, this design ensures deep shadows and professional results on any CNC router. The integrated texture and layered depths add a level of artisanal quality that mimics traditional hand-carved heirlooms without the hours of manual labor. ⭐ 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 ✨ Bring This Nature Heirloom To Life Add this intricately sculpted dragonfly to your digital library and start your next project with immediate professional results. This design is fully optimized for lasting value and high-impact visual appeal in every physical piece you create. 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: 472 x 729 x 50 mm (18.6 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.65:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 10.6% of the width Mesh: 2,024,014 triangles, 96.5 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.9% 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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