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    I was interested in possibly joining carver club,...

    I was interested in possibly joining carver club, but was trying to get more info about monthly specials. I was interested in patterns and possible software purchase of STL importer. I called sales...
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    1)I choose and pose a figure in Carrara. ...

    1)I choose and pose a figure in Carrara.
    2)A plane is placed dividing the figure in half with isometric camera parallel to plane 3/4" on one side.
    3)Render of depth map made.
    4)Plane...
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    Will the STL importer handle a thin contoured...

    Will the STL importer handle a thin contoured surface to allow 2 sided carve if total thickness is less than 3/4 inch. I was wondering about the wings of the model I posted. Thanks.
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    How to handle complex 3d figure?

    I have been making various carvings using models available from Carrara. This is my most complex one. I have manually created slices (in Carrara) on a single axis and imported to designer. With a...
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    Tried experiment carving 12" mahogany pieces...

    Tried experiment carving 12" mahogany pieces turned 90 deg so carving bit followed grain. There were mainly curved carved regions with few isolated raised patterns. Project done on best setting....
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    Carving on grain of wood

    Has anyone compared carving wood with the grain running parallel to the Y-axis? I usually carve with the grain running parallel to the x-axis belts. Sometimes there are rough areas on raised carvings...
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    I have used Monotype Corsiva and found that it...

    I have used Monotype Corsiva and found that it carves well with centerline. It has more curves, but is still readable.
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    Lantern style lithophane

    Lithophane project made for a friend using family photos. Wanted it to resemble a lantern. I used flourescent bulb as light source and have 4 separate photos illuminated.
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    A tale of two pigs

    My wife jokingly asked if I could make a flying pig. I took this as a challenge and made a pattern from a 3D model. I first carved a .75 pattern, horizontally flipped it, and carved again. 2 halves...
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    These are the basic steps I used. 1)I set up a...

    These are the basic steps I used.
    1)I set up a scene in Carrara Pro with a purchased model of a T-rex centered on YZ plane.
    2)I used an isometric camera with a plane in front of it at 0.75 in....
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    3D T-rex carve

    I was experimenting with taking a 3D file from Carrara and generating a statue with the Carvewright. I used 5 layers on this project from a 3/4" pine board. I wondered if any one else has tried a...
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    Creating patterns with Faceshop

    I have been exploring making patterns with renders from Carrara using a depth map alpha channel, edited with Corel Photo-paint. I have had some very good results on some patterns. I have seen samples...
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    Scanned toy animals

    I have been experimenting with scanning several type of items. My children are now grown but we have saved a number of old toys. I have tried several plastic animals. I have included an example. The...
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