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Nativity Star Cross CNC Relief STL | Christian Holly Ivy Wall Art | Religious Wood Carving Design — carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Nativity Star Cross CNC Relief STL

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
6.3 × 8 in (159 × 203 mm)
Relief depth
0.49 in (12.5 mm)
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 4 h 40 min (roughing 55 min, finishing 3 h 45 min)
Carving size
9.4 × 12 in (239 × 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.74 in (18.8 mm)
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 5 h (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 15 min)
Carving size
14.1 × 18 in (358 × 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.1 in (28.1 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 12 h 5 min (roughing 2 h 30 min, finishing 9 h 35 min)
Carving size
18.8 × 24 in (478 × 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.5 in (37.5 mm)
Board thickness
1.75 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 30 min (roughing 6 h, finishing 8 h 30 min)
Carving size
22.5 × 28.7 in (572 × 729 mm)
Relief depth
1.8 in (44.9 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 22 h 25 min (roughing 10 h 15 min, finishing 12 h 10 min)

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
571.6 × 729.2 × 44.86 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.784:1
Carve depth
7.8% of the width
Mesh
2,026,078 triangles · 96.6 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
300 mm · 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

✝️ Create A Sacred Centerpiece Of Faith & Sacrifice Watch as your CNC transforms a simple wood slab into a museum-quality cross where the light catches every intricate leaf and the deep radiance of the nativity star. 🌿 Why You’ll Love This Design This masterfully sculpted composition features a central nativity star radiating over a symmetrical cross entwined with deep-relief holly, ivy, and clusters of berries. Softly detailed lambs nestle within protective foliage and feathers, creating a rich tapestry of shadow and light that mimics a hand-carved heritage piece. The layers are designed to create a premium depth that commands attention and brings a spiritual serenity to any space. 📁 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 machining immediately. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or other compatible software to generate your professional toolpaths. Please note this is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your address. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It This timeless design is perfect for creating heirloom-quality church decor, commemorative wall plaques, or meaningful Christmas gifts for loved ones. Use it as a central focal point in a prayer room, a sophisticated mantle piece, or as part of a custom CNC woodcarving relief project for your woodworking shop. The versatile style fits perfectly in traditional homes, cabins, or modern spiritual spaces. 🛠️ Carve With Confidence Every element has been sculpted with intentional depth to ensure crisp separation between the organic leaves and the sharp lines of the central star. The professional-grade detailing ensures your CNC router produces deep, dramatic shadows and clean finishes that require minimal sanding. This file is optimized to handle different materials, giving you consistent, gallery-quality results every time. ⭐ Why this design is different: ✔️ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look ✔️ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing ✔️ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results ⚙️ 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 📦 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 Sacred Carving Today Add this fully sculpted design to your collection and move straight from download to your machine bed. This project-ready file provides lasting value, allowing you to create stunning physical art that will be cherished for generations. 📐 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: 572 x 729 x 45 mm (22.5 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.78:1 Relief depth: 45 mm, which is 7.8% of the width Mesh: 2,026,078 triangles, 96.6 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 300 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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