Abstract: The polyolefin-based resin composition of the invention comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes and copolymers of ethylene and propylene, (b) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a wax such as a petroleum wax and (c) from 20 to 300 parts by weight of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil and the components are melted together into a uniform melt and then molded and solidified into a block or slab which is useful as a material for carving works. The material can be carved or engraved even by a child or a beginner in the art of carving works to create fine sculptures.