# 3D Relief + Laser Shading = PURE MAGIC! **URL:** \ **Category:** Onefinity Projects\ **Created:** [February 19, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523 "2026-02-19T17:22:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MorganHop](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/morganhop/32/9485_2.png) [@MorganHop](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MorganHop)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/1 "2026-02-19T17:22:07Z")
[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVJ-qxus4DI) In this video, Morgan shows you how to add shading to your 3D relief using the Onefinity CNC and @JTechPhotonics laser, and you won’t believe the results. If you’re looking to take your 3D carves to the next level, follow along for great setup tips, tooling, and beginner-friendly CNC advice. This walkthrough will help you create a work of art you never thought possible! Many CNC users find themselves limited to clipart or purchased cut files - those days are over. This new technique is surprisingly easy and will take your CNC projects to the next level. This video will cover: • Generating a one-of-a-kind model with Ai that you can cut TODAY • Best practices for toolpathing a 3D relief • Carveco’s image-to-relief tool • Lightburn for laser shading • Getting to know Bigfoot, the original “Florida Man” Download the FREE cut/burn files and use them as a guide to create your own masterpiece! [Bigfoot Florida Man.zip](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/uploads/short-url/rGhAx34HB8x6qVSuxweSFAC4Gev.zip) (16.6 MB) 🔹 PRODUCTS & TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO 🛠 Machine: Onefinity CNC Elite Foreman with Redline CNC controller– [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/gen2eliteseries](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/gen2eliteseries) 🌀 Bits & Tooling: - The “Jenny” 1/4" compression spiral bit – [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/the-jenny-bit-double-pack](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/the-jenny-bit-double-pack) Bits & Bits 1/8", 7-degree tapered ball nose - [https://bitsbits.com/product/4teb7-125-3fl/](https://bitsbits.com/product/4teb7-125-3fl/) Jtech Photonics 64w 3-in-1 laser (shown in 24w mode) - [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/jtech-laser](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/jtech-laser) 🧠 Design Software: Carveco Maker Lightburn 🪵 Materials: - Wood: walnut, hard maple (any hardwood will do) ---
**Author:** ![studiotoiyabe](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/studiotoiyabe/32/22641_2.png) [@studiotoiyabe](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/studiotoiyabe)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/4 "2026-02-20T22:38:04Z")
AI is theft. Support real artists 🖕 ---
**Author:** ![crashaffinity](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/crashaffinity/32/28354_2.png) [@crashaffinity](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/crashaffinity)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/5 "2026-02-21T03:17:53Z")
i don’t have a jtech but i do have a thunder, and i could totally see doing this to customer supplied artwork, great video! alignment wouldn’t even be an issue between the two machines. ---
**Author:** ![mpropst](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@mpropst](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mpropst)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/6 "2026-02-23T18:50:40Z")
Would be curious if you could share your ChatGPT prompts ---
**Author:** ![tjp52](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/34f0e0/32.png) [@tjp52](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/tjp52)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/7 "2026-03-01T22:09:27Z")
Hey Morgan - I live in Florida…matter of fact, I think that’s my face on your project!! Perfect! That’s a great piece you did. Thanks for sharing. ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/8 "2026-03-05T19:32:30Z")
Thank you! glad you like it! ---
**Author:** ![phatbill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@phatbill](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/phatbill)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/9 "2026-03-07T15:33:10Z")
This is fantastic! Question though, as a new gen2 user, could you provide some details around setting up light burn and or Vcarve Pro with the new redline controller? Any guidance there is greatly appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/10 "2026-03-07T15:34:29Z")
It’s similar to the gen1. In the redline spindle/tool screen, you’ll choose pwm laser instead of redline spindle. Then just run your lightburn gcode file! ---
**Author:** ![phatbill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@phatbill](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/phatbill)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/11 "2026-03-07T15:42:14Z")
I guess that’s more where the problem lies. I get the gcode file but it won’t run 🙂 was just curious if there was anything special about setting up lightburn to generate code that the redline could read. I have changed the file to .nc and have updated the lightburn settings that are mentioned in the doc but calls out the Masso controller. I have created a basic test laser file in Vcarve and it works just fine but the gcode from light burn isn’t playing nice. ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/3d-relief-laser-shading-pure-magic/37523/12 "2026-03-09T03:58:41Z")
When setting up the machine for redline in lightburn, select grbl -m3 lightburn setup option