Tracing the Heavens – Barn Owl Sculpture

Tracing the Heavens is a stylized barn owl sculpture inspired by the quiet wonder of a young owl gazing upward into the night sky. This model is based on a 3D scan of the original hand-carved soapstone sculpture mounted on a cherrywood base, with additional refinements made to improve the digital sculptural form and print durability. The piece captures a calm upward posture, soft flowing contours, and simplified feather planes inspired by traditional stone carving aesthetics.   📦 File Included • STL (print-ready) The model is provided as a single-piece sculpture in the upright orientation shown in the preview images.   🛠 Printing Recommendations Resin Printing (Recommended) 0.03–0.05 mm layer heightLight supports beneath wings and undersideSlight rear tilt recommended for support placementFDM Printing 0.12–0.2 mm layer height15–20% infill3–4 walls/perimetersBrim recommended for additional bed adhesion   ⚠ Structural Notes The owl has been subtly reinforced for print stability: Front fe