Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to use Vista Sculpt software to create stunning 3D models from both AI-generated images (MidJourney) and real photos taken on your iPhone. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through:
✅ Using Vista Sculpt’s AI tools to build 3D models
✅ Importing your own photos (AI images & iPhone pictures)
✅ Exporting models for 3D printing and CNC carving
✅ Generating 2D vectors (outline & centerline) for laser cutting and CNC projects
✅ Workflow tips for woodworking, engraving, and digital design
💡 Whether you’re a maker, woodworker, or digital artist, this video shows exactly how to take an image and turn it into a 3D (or 2D) asset you can actually use.
🔗 Special Discount
Get 20% OFF Vista Sculpt with my code: ROBSANDSTROM20
👉 vistasculpt.com/shop
@VistaSculpt
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
– What is VistaSculpt?
- VistaSculpt Pricing and Discount
– Importing Photos and Creating Models
– Creating 3D Models with VistaSculpt AI Tools
– Importing AI Images (MidJourney Example) and Creating Models
– Exporting Models for Other Software Use
– Exporting 2D Vectors (Outline & Centerline)
– Crating Frames in VistaSculpt
- Next Steps
👋 If you enjoy woodworking, CNC, laser engraving, or 3D design, subscribe for more tutorials and maker content!
📺 More from my channel:
👉 @RobSandstromDesigns
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more tutorials on how to use VistaSculpt in combination with Vectric Software.
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel. Thank you.
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Equipment and Software I Use
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Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Design Software: vCarve Pro https://www.vectric.com/products/vcar...
Editing Software:
=== Camtasia: amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3xhRTrO
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Connect with me !
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Website: robsandstromdesigns.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robsandstrom
Facebook: facebook.com/robsandstrom1
#VistaSculpt #3DModeling #CNC #LaserEngraving #Woodworking #Makers #MidJourney #3DPrinting
Learn how to use Vista Sculpt software to create stunning 3D models from both AI-generated images (MidJourney) and real photos taken on your iPhone. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through:
✅ Using Vista Sculpt’s AI tools to build 3D models
✅ Importing your own photos (AI images & iPhone pictures)
✅ Exporting models for 3D printing and CNC carving
✅ Generating 2D vectors (outline & centerline) for laser cutting and CNC projects
✅ Workflow tips for woodworking, engraving, and digital design
💡 Whether you’re a maker, woodworker, or digital artist, this video shows exactly how to take an image and turn it into a 3D (or 2D) asset you can actually use.
🔗 Special Discount
Get 20% OFF Vista Sculpt with my code: ROBSANDSTROM20
👉 vistasculpt.com/shop
@VistaSculpt
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
– What is VistaSculpt?
- VistaSculpt Pricing and Discount
– Importing Photos and Creating Models
– Creating 3D Models with VistaSculpt AI Tools
– Importing AI Images (MidJourney Example) and Creating Models
– Exporting Models for Other Software Use
– Exporting 2D Vectors (Outline & Centerline)
– Crating Frames in VistaSculpt
- Next Steps
👋 If you enjoy woodworking, CNC, laser engraving, or 3D design, subscribe for more tutorials and maker content!
📺 More from my channel:
👉 @RobSandstromDesigns
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more tutorials on how to use VistaSculpt in combination with Vectric Software.
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel. Thank you.
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Equipment and Software I Use
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Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Design Software: vCarve Pro https://www.vectric.com/products/vcar...
Editing Software:
=== Camtasia: amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3xhRTrO
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Connect with me !
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Website: robsandstromdesigns.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robsandstrom
Facebook: facebook.com/robsandstrom1
#VistaSculpt #3DModeling #CNC #LaserEngraving #Woodworking #Makers #MidJourney #3DPrinting



![I Designed a Turkey Serving Tray From Scratch in Vectric — Here’s How - Thanksgiving 2025
Learn how to design and carve this Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Serving Tray using Vectric Aspire or vCarve Pro! Just in time for Thanksgiving 2025.
In this full step-by-step tutorial, I walk you through carving the platter on a CNC using BAMX material, and then show how to design the tray from scratch inside Vectric so you can customize, modify, or recreate it for your own shop.
If you just want to carve the project, you can download the Vectric file and STL model directly from my website below.
This is perfect for holiday hosting, gift making, craft fairs, or adding seasonal products to your woodworking lineup. Whether youre new to Vectric or an experienced CNC maker, this project will give you a deeper understanding of molding toolpaths, pocketing, dish creation, 3D model carving, and workholding.
⭐ Download Project Files (Vectric + STL)
Get the files here: https://robsandstromdesigns.com/product/turkey-serving-tray-carve-files/
👀. My previous Roundover Video - more focused on plunge roundover bits - Ryan;s Video Below was better on Pointed Roundover: https://youtu.be/VNNTfhFeizg
👀. Ryan Drapela Instructional Video on Pointed Roundover Bit: https://youtu.be/kyikW1BMcu8?si=lB_IGMm90XuYJDap
Includes:
✔️ Vectric .CRV3D file
✔️ STL file for 3D carving
🦃 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to design a turkey-shaped serving tray in Vectric Aspire
• Carving BAMX material on a CNC router
• Creating dish pockets in the tail feathers
• Setting up toolpaths and use of a pointed roundover bit
• Bit selection and machining strategy
📌 Tools & Software Used:
• Vectric Aspire (compatible with vCarve Pro)
➡️ Cutting it Close
👉 General Products: https://cicworkshop.com?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Bamx: https://cicworkshop.com/products/bamx?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 Golden Boy Roughing Bit: https://cicworkshop.com/products/golden-boy-xl?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4 Downcut Finishing Bit: https://cicworkshop.com/products/1-4x-1-downcut-srd220?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
👉 1/4 Pointed Roundover: https://cicworkshop.com/products/pointcutter-pt25?sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
➡️ RIP Precision Tools (rippreceissiontools.com). Link Get 10% Commissions
Link: https://www.ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Referral Code (5%): ROBSANDSTROM. you will receive a discount on the price of the bit
3/4 Bowl Bit - 1/4 Radius - 1/4 shank
SKU: BB-750250F2
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Overview of Bits Used
04:00 Starting Carve With Bowl Bit
06:00 Roundover Bit Testing and Discussion
10:40 Downcut Finishing Bit - Profile Cutout
12:05 Routing Roundover on Bottom of Tray
12:45 Interim Discussion Between Carving and Design Parts of Video
14:40 Start of Design Process
15:35 Creating Vectors for the Design
19:40 Setting Up Layers and the Vectors for each layer
22:35 Setting up Vectors for Roughing and Roundover Bits
26:00 Setting up the Toolpaths
34:00 Setup of Test Roundover Vectors and Toolpaths
40:15 Summary
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more advanced toolpath tutorials.
💬 Leave a comment if you think a live where I discuss and answer specific moulding toolpath questions would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more CNC and woodworking tips: [Your Channel URL]
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: https://www.robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel. Thank you.
Equipment and Software I Use
Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Design Software: vCarve Pro https://www.vectric.com/products/vcar...
Editing Software:
Camtasia: https://amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/3xhRTrO
Connect with me !
Website: https://robsandstromdesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsandstrom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robsandstrom1
#Vectric #Aspire #vCarvePro #CNCWoodworking #CNCProjects #VectricAspire #CNCDesign #CNCcarving #ThanksgivingProject
#HolidayCNC #WoodworkingCommunity #MakerMade #TurkeyTray #BAMX #ServingPlatter I Designed a Turkey Serving Tray From Scratch in Vectric — Here’s How - Thanksgiving 2025](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGBdq661_II/mqdefault.jpg)






![Using an Easy Create Relief Model to Make an Ornament With Vectric vCarve Pro
This is the 2nd Video in a series of how to use @vectric Easy Create software to make 3D reliefs. This video is focused on taking a 3d relief that was created in Easy Create using a prompt and creating an actual carving in vCarve. Although this video will make an ornament the same processes can be used to many 3d carved projects.
Additional videos will provide insights on other Easy Create tools and how to take projects developed in Easy Create and use them to create beautiful pieces.
The playlist for this series of videos is located here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbuKRLARGPOwKWzcp89t0oBkna9OGhmFO
If you have not already seen the first video on how to Use Easy Create to Prompt and Create a 3D Relief Model you may want to watch this video first or after this video: https://youtu.be/n4la0mEGyC0
In this step-by-step tutorial, I walk you through how to take a 3D relief created in Easy Create and do the following in vCarve Pro:
👊 Bring the relief model into vCarve Pro
👊 Use clipping to exclude part of the model that will be used
👊 How to adjust the model for optimum carving
👊 How to setup the toolpaths to get the best results while carving the model
👉 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Video
01:00 Bringing in the Easy Create Relief into vCarve Pro
02:50 Clipping the Relief Model to Fit the Ornament Design
04:25 Scaling the model for best definition
06:00 Organizing the Model and Levels
07:30 Organizing Layers
08:45 Proper Placement of Model in Material
09:20 Setting up Toolpaths
20:55 Carving the Model and Discussion of Carving Time
💬 Leave a comment if you have questions or want to see more advanced toolpath tutorials.
💬 Leave a comment if you think a live where I discuss and answer specific Easy Create and VistaSculpt software would be helpful.
🔔 Subscribe for more CNC and woodworking tips: [Your Channel URL]
🌐 Visit my website for custom projects & tutorials: https://www.robsandstromdesigns.com
This video is not sponsored. The following links may be affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting this channel.
Bits Used:
Following Bits are from RIP Precision Tools https://www.ripprecisiontools.com/?ref=692c5q8z
Referral Code (5% discount): ROBSANDSTROM
➡️ 1/4 Ballnose from Rip Precision Tools: RIP Precission Tools: 1/4 Ball Nose - 1/4 Cut Dia. - 1 Flute Length - 1/4 Shank - 4 Flute SKU: BN-25010H45F4
➡️ 1/8 Tapered Ballnose: SKU: TBN-12520F4
Cadence Manufacturing Tools: 1/16 TBN Skinny Jenny Link: https://www.cadencemfgdesign.com/product-page/coming-soon-p-n-8675309-sj-skinny-jenny
Amana 46280K 1/32 TBN: https://amzn.to/4pbvF0M
Cutting it Close 1/8 Downcut Bit: https://cicworkshop.com/products/1-8x1-2-downcut-spiral-endmill-1-4-shank-srd203?_pos=1&_psq=1%2F8&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=7158192.YJVxMOI6w9sj
Equipment and Software I Use
Equipment:
Laguna IQ CNC
CNC Easy Create Software: https://easycreate.vectric.com/
Vectric: vCarve Pro
Editing Software:
Camtasia: https://amzn.to/3TQv8nG
Camera: Sony a6700 https://amzn.to/3PALT3Q
DJIOsmo Pocket 3
Computer: MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/3xhRTrO
Connect with me !
Website: https://robsandstromdesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsandstrom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robsandstrom1 Using an Easy Create Relief Model to Make an Ornament With Vectric vCarve Pro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/takdvO83yx8/mqdefault.jpg)