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Gothic Foliate Skull Celtic Knotwork CNC Relief STL | Viking Wood Carving Pattern | Ornate Skull Wall Art Panel β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Gothic Foliate Skull Celtic Knotwork CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
722.4 Γ— 724.8 Γ— 78.08 mm
Shape
square, 0.997:1
Carve depth
10.8% of the width
Mesh
2,028,942 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
300 mm Β· keeps 98.5% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose
Cutting it
Stock: at the supplied size you need about 85 mm (3.3") thick material for the full depth plus a base. For thinner stock, scale Z on its own to 18 to 22 mm: bas-relief reads beautifully compressed.
Small machine? On a 400 x 400 mm bed scale it to about 380 mm wide (381 mm tall) and set the depth separately.
Bits: 1/8" (3.175 mm) flat end mill to rough at 1 to 1.5 mm a pass Β· 1/8" ball nose to finish at 8 to 10% stepover Β· 1/16" tapered ball nose for the finest areas only.
Wood: basswood, poplar, cherry or hard maple hold this detail. Avoid red oak and ash: open grain tears out exactly where the fine work lives.
Expect the finishing pass to take hours at this detail level; that is normal. Cut a 200 mm test in scrap first if it is your first relief.

Opens directly 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 at all. 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.

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About this design

πŸ’€πŸŒΏ Create A Haunting Masterpiece Of Ancient Shadow & Bone Imagine the gasps of awe as shadows play across the deep-carved foliate patterns of this dark masterpiece. Transform a plain wood slab into a hauntingly beautiful heirloom that commands attention in any room. πŸ’€ Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate composition merges a gothic skull with elegant acanthus leaves and ancient Celtic knotwork for a truly striking aesthetic. Every curve is meticulously sculpted to create high-contrast depth, allowing your machine to produce crisp shadows and realistic wood grain textures that look hand-carved. The ornate circular border frames the central piece with a precision that speaks of ancient craftsmanship and premium quality. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete so you can skip the modeling and start carving. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to generate professional toolpaths. This is a digital product only β€” no physical item will be shipped to your workshop. πŸ’€ Meaningful Ways To Use It This CNC woodcarving relief is perfect for creating statement wall art, custom cabinet doors, or centerpieces for a gothic-themed man cave. It makes an exceptional gift for collectors of Viking decor or those who appreciate the intersection of dark fantasy and traditional woodworking. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Rest easy knowing this model features clean element separation and dramatic depth designed specifically for the physical carving process. The file is optimized for professional results, ensuring that every tooth and leaf tip remains sharp and well-defined during the machining process. ⭐ 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 Your STL download links arrive by email within minutes of checkout β€” and stay available forever in your account at www.digitalchiselco.com/account. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Claim This Masterpiece For Your Next Project Add this fully sculpted, project-ready design to your digital library today and experience the satisfaction of a perfect carve. Invest in a design that brings professional, gallery-quality results to your workshop immediately. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 722 x 725 x 78 mm (28.4 x 28.5 in) Shape: square, 1.00:1 Relief depth: 78 mm, which is 10.8% of the width Mesh: 2,028,942 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 300 mm, where 98.5% 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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