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Santa Claus Portrait CNC Relief STL | Christmas Wood Carving Design | Festive Wall Art Panel β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Santa Claus 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
728.4 Γ— 709.6 Γ— 49.96 mm
Shape
landscape, 1.026:1
Carve depth
6.9% of the width
Mesh
2,028,798 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 98.8% 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 (370 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 An Heirloom Christmas To Life Imagine the warm glow of shop lights reflecting off deep, carved shadows as a legendary holiday face emerges from your finest timber. πŸŽ„ Why You’ll Love This Design This masterfully sculpted portrait captures the timeless spirit of Santa Claus with extraordinary depth and artisan character. From the intricate, flowing waves of his cascading beard to the delicate wood grain texture on every pine needle and snowflake, this composition creates a stunning interplay of light and shadow that demands attention. Every berry, ornament, and fine line is positioned to provide maximum visual impact once finished on your machine, ensuring a gallery-quality result every time. πŸ“ What You Receive You will 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. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It Transform this design into a centerpiece for a festive fireplace mantle, a premium holiday wall hanging, or a cherished heirloom gift for family and friends. This CNC woodcarving relief is ideal for seasonal workshop projects, custom signage, or adding a touch of rustic charm to any winter cabin decor and holiday interior. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience smooth toolpaths and crisp results thanks to the clean element separation and professional sculpting throughout the model. The intentional depth layers ensure that even after finishing and sanding, the character and life of the design remain vivid and sharp on your workpiece for a truly professional appearance. ⭐ 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 ✨ Begin Your Festive Carving Today Add this premium Santa sculpture to your digital library and begin a project that will be admired for generations. This fully sculpted file is immediately project-ready, providing lasting value and artistic excellence to your woodworking craft. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 728 x 710 x 50 mm (28.7 x 27.9 in) Shape: landscape, 1.03:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 6.9% of the width Mesh: 2,028,798 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.8% 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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