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Adrian wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:20 pm

Import a 3D model, twiddle in the import to get a side view with a few degrees rotation to get the face and then use the embossing tool to level it out.

Isn't the key to that getting a 3d model in the 1st place ?

I found the same last year when I had a request from a little short guy. I thought I was just not seeing how to convert a 3D printable model into something Vectric could process and ran out of time. Here's a typical example: https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-thomas-tank-engine-wooden/523910 J...

Had a weird request from a friend, he wants this model carved in wood. I barely remember this character at all ,, From what searching I have done, models are for printing, haven't found anything carvable for free or paid, anyone know where I might obtain one ?

For someone that hasn’t done much painting, you did a beautiful job. Looks like something to be proud of to me. Thanks Steve, I would classify is as "Ok", would really like to see someone who knows what they are doing work some magic on one of these. I think my biggest downfall is blending, colors ...

Jimcad wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:43 am

Same as everything else.
Put the hours in.
You're getting the fruits from your efforts so keep at it.
Jim

Yeah you got that right, we are all guilty of trying to find the easy way, but its best in the long run not to look too hard for it

Very impressive. :wink: Thanks, the detail in these really are astounding, especially considering the only materials are white plexiglas & black paint. I got guys on laser forums begging me to do a tutorial but I'm going to pass on that, they can figure it out just like I did. Most of it, like CNC,...

Tried on 1/8 plexi instead of 1/4, I like the 1/4 better because 1/8 actually lets in too much light when backlit, making it a bit washed out looking. Here I am just holding it to my monitor for a little backlight, which accounts for my thumb in the pic. Sorry these are always sideways btw, pretty a...

Lots of variables as others have pointed out, 2 things you can do real quick to minimize time: * Use the largest bit possible to get the detail you want. If you use a 1/32 TBN, that will take alot more time than a 1/16. Alot of that depends on the size of the model, you for instance might get away w...

This guy has a pretty good tutorial turning an AI generated image into a stl, uses aspire too, I have had limited success so far AI CNC ZoeDepth, shallow relief from AI images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6GvUdONkFI I've looked at ZoeDepth and it seems to be very powerful. My dig against it is ...

Finally did something other than zombies & babes, dragon just might be next

This guy has a pretty good tutorial turning an AI generated image into a stl, uses aspire too, I have had limited success so far

AI CNC ZoeDepth, shallow relief from AI images

I don't have Aspire, so my results are somewhat limited. Here is my first attemtp FWIW. I just carved it in pink foam and sprayed it grey. Fun, but certainly no "masterpiece". :D So that is a AI generated image carved on cnc ? Not bad, I experimented with foam early on, results were great but it wa...

Great job, you urned it !

Still on a roll with these things, I am going to standardize the size and make corian bases for them, maybe encase some in clear epoxy, perhaps backlight others.

Ok this is nuts, never knew this stuff existed but I ran into this rainbow scratch paper and I thought hmm, wonder if my laser would scratch it ? So I started off with 5% power, figured it wouldn't take much for my 80w fiber laser to burn through paper, but I ended up jacking it up to about 20% - Ot...