Creating a wooden sculpture using a CNC machine involves designing a 3D model in software, preparing the wood material, and then using CAM software to generate toolpaths for the CNC machine. The machine carves the wood based on these instructions, starting with roughing cuts to remove large material and finishing with detailed passes for intricate features. After carving, the sculpture may require hand-finishing, sanding, and staining for a polished look. CNC machines allow for precise and intricate wood sculptures that would be challenging to create by hand.