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Santa Claus Christmas Portrait CNC Relief STL | Holiday Wall Art Panel | Festive Wood Carving Decor β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Santa Claus Christmas Portrait CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
728 Γ— 715.6 Γ— 49.99 mm
Shape
square, 1.017:1
Carve depth
6.9% of the width
Mesh
2,028,894 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 99.2% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose
Cutting it
Stock: at the supplied size you need about 55 mm (2.2") 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 (374 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

πŸŽ… Bring The Magic Of A Hand-Carved Christmas To Your Workshop Picture a masterpiece of Saint Nick appearing on your machine bed, every whisker of his beard and texture of the pine needles ready to capture the holiday spirit on your wall. ❄️ Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate portrait captures the soulful warmth of Santa Claus, framed by incredibly detailed pinecones, crisp snowflakes, and flowing evergreen needles. The composition balances deep, dramatic shadows with soft highlights on the fur trim and ribbon, creating a high-end heirloom look that feels like it was shaped by a master woodworker's chisel. πŸ“ What You Receive You get a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete β€” no modeling work required. Open it in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or compatible CNC software and prepare toolpaths. Digital product only β€” no physical item will be shipped. πŸŽ„ Meaningful Ways To Use It Transform high-quality hardwoods into stunning holiday wall art, festive cabinet door inserts, or a centerpiece for a seasonal fireplace mantel. This CNC woodcarving relief is the ultimate choice for creating premium Christmas gifts or adding a rustic, snowy atmosphere to any holiday home decor collection. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience clean element separation between the decorative pine border and the central figure, ensuring crisp detailing and deep shadows even in denser materials. Designed specifically for professional CNC router results, the file handles complex textures like beard hair and wood grain with ease. ⭐ 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: Open DownloadLinkGoogleDrive.txt, copy the link into your browser β€” download will start instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Start Your Festive Woodworking Project Today Add this timeless Santa Claus design to your digital library and start carving a project that will be cherished for generations. Fully sculpted and immediately project-ready, it’s a high-value addition for any serious CNC maker. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 728 x 716 x 50 mm (28.7 x 28.2 in) Shape: square, 1.02:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 6.9% of the width Mesh: 2,028,894 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.2% 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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