Our Story

When I bought my first CNC machine, I became fascinated with relief carving.

At the time, I didn't even know what it was called.

I spent hours searching for things like CNC wall art, carved panels, decorative CNC files, and relief carvings. No matter what I searched, I kept running into two kinds of files: SVGs and STL files.

Once I learned the difference, everything clicked.

SVG files were mostly flat designs. STL files were true 3D models that could create the deep, detailed carvings I had imagined making from the beginning.

That's when I discovered bas-relief carving.

I was hooked.

My plan was simple. I wanted to make a few pieces of artwork and sell them at my local farmer's market.

So I bought my first relief STL file, loaded it into my software, and started carving.

Like most beginners, I made plenty of mistakes. I ruined boards, wasted material, and spent a lot of time figuring things out the hard way. But eventually, I finished my first successful relief carving.

I was proud of it.

Then a friend asked me a question that changed everything.

"Are you even allowed to sell that?"

I laughed.

Of course I was.

I made it.

But later that night, I checked the license anyway.

That's when I found the catch.

I could carve the file for myself, but I couldn't legally sell anything made from it unless I purchased a separate commercial license.

The cost was over $100.

And it wasn't even exclusive.

The more I looked around, the more frustrated I became.

Every store seemed to handle licensing differently. Some files included commercial rights. Some charged extra. Some buried the rules deep in the product description. Others barely explained them at all.

It felt like a lot of confusion around a very simple question:

If I make this, can I sell it?

Eventually, I stopped searching for a better store and decided to build the one I wished existed when I started.

That idea became Form Arcade.

I began learning Blender and teaching myself 3D modeling from scratch. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a genuine passion. I spent countless hours learning how shape, depth, and detail work together to create carvings that look great on a CNC machine.

Over time, I built my own collection of relief STL files designed specifically for CNC carving.

But the mission behind Form Arcade never changed.

Make commercial use simple.

Every STL file on Form Arcade includes commercial use rights because I believe creators should be able to sell the things they make.

If you're spending the time to carve it, sand it, finish it, and turn it into a real piece of artwork, you shouldn't have to wonder whether you're allowed to sell it.

No extra licenses.

No hidden restrictions.

No confusing fine print.

Just high-quality relief STL files made for CNC creators.

Whether you're carving your first relief panel or building a business around CNC artwork, I'm glad you're here.

I hope Form Arcade helps make your CNC journey a little easier, a little clearer, and a lot more fun.

Create your carving. Sell what you make.