What can be carved in 3D ?
3D artwork includes surfaces that are curved in 3 dimensions – like a bust of a human head or the relief of a head on a coin. These surfaces are captured in 3D “models” which describe all the details of the 3D shape. Not all models are carvable “as is”. The primary restriction is that the model must not have surfaces which are vertical, or worse, that receed under a surface above. Using the examples above, the bust of the head cannot be carved, but the relief of the head can be. We are often able to convert a model of the former (true 3D) into a relief model (often called 2.5D). Additionally, there are many “3D modelers” on the internet who can create or modify 3D models for you.
