Converting a picture for 3D carving

[Michaelodunk]

What is the best way to convert this picture to a file that I can 3D carve on my shopbot.
I currently have vcarve pro.

Thanks Mike

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[steve_g]

Michael…
The best way to convert your drawing to a 3D file is to pay a skilled person to do it for you! It’ll be the cheapest and best method by far, and you’ll still have your sanity afterward!
VCP can import and even manipulate to a degree a 3D file, but you can’t create the file without Aspire or another 3D creation software package. Since you’re asking, I assume you don’t have 3D design skills… there is a learning curve!
VCP will let you create a V-carved file from your image, see attached.
If you enjoy a challenge and don’t have any time or cash constraints, dive in with both feet and see if this is how you want to spend your time, Good Luck!
SG

[Michaelodunk]

WOW nobody does this! No wonder I was having trouble figuring it out.

[myxpykalix]

If it doesn't have to be that specific image that someone needs to model from scratch then you might go look on ebay for something similar. I have bought things from $2.00 to $20.00 and it is really nice stuff.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=3d+model+stl&_sop=10&_dmd=2&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=3d+model+stl&_sacat=0

look up 3d model stl to start

[Brady Watson]

WOW nobody does this! No wonder I was having trouble figuring it out.

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-B