This digital CNC project is designed for makers who want more than a standard flat engraving. The finished project creates a layered forest scene with a deer in the background, trees and branches in the foreground, and optional backlighting for added depth and shadow.

The sample shown was carved at approximately 8″ x 8″ in hardwood. The design may be resized, but all toolpaths should be recalculated after scaling.

The deer project is built as a 3-layer stacked relief:

Base Layer

The back layer contains the deer scene and background carving.

Middle Layer
Adds depth, spacing, and forest detail between the base and front layer.

Top Layer
Creates the front tree, branch, frame, and foreground relief detail.

Lighting is optional. The sample shown includes light installed near the upper left area, but no light-hole vector is included. The maker can choose the light location based on their preferred look and hardware.

What’s Included

Deer Shadow Layer Relief base layer STL
Deer Shadow Layer Relief middle layer STL
Deer Shadow Layer Relief top layer STL
Buyer instruction PDF
README first PDF
Sell-ready project checklist PDF
Project reference photos

Recommended Tools

CNC router
1/8″ end mill for roughing
Tapered ball nose bit with 1/32″ tip for finishing
Sandpaper or wire brush for cleanup
Optional LED light kit
Optional stain or clear finish

Sample Cutting Notes

The sample project was carved using:

Material: hardwood
Finished size: approximately 8″ x 8″
Roughing tool: 1/8″ end mill
Finishing tool: tapered ball nose with 1/32″ tip
Feed rate used: 60 IPM

These are only reference settings. Your final settings will depend on your CNC machine, spindle/router, material, bit quality, and project size.

Important Notes

This is a digital download only. No physical item will be shipped.

These files are intended for CNC users who understand how to import STL files, create toolpaths, simulate cuts, and safely operate their machine.

Because every CNC setup is different, you are responsible for checking scale, toolpaths, bit selection, feeds, speeds, and machine limits before cutting.

Usage Terms

You may use these files to make and sell finished physical carvings.

You may not resell, share, upload, give away, or redistribute the digital files in any form.

You may not include these files in any other digital file package.

Wood carving files

3 Layer Deer Relief package download.

Eagle Shadow Layer Relief™ CNC File Package