So… I finally got around to trying it out. The scallop that I scanned some time ago and have 3D printed in ABS plastic and CNC carved in wood now has been done in clay. I used a chunk of “bone” dry clay and a two stage router bit series. I’m pretty happy with it for a first go round and still have to trim and fire it.
CNC routed Scallop with a ShopBot
Trimmed the excess before firing.
This video shows the router on it’s second finishing pass with a finer bit:
This video gives you an idea of how thick the block is/was: