Had this same problem, but I solved it with scaling the trunk until the undesired branch disappeared from "through" my vase. I'm sure you've already tried this. 2. Urk. No help here. In fact, I'll be interested as you are in an answer about gradient shadows. 3. Are you sure you aren't satisfied with the result? The mat seems way good to me. Random mapping is very good to obtain "marble veins". But, if you don't like it (I like it!), in my experience yes, you have to texture the single objects to have an uniform texture. (But maybe someone will correct me on this, so I'll learn another thing :)) 4. I'm in no position to answer correctly, because I don't have money right now, so for me the marketplace is somewhat forbidden access, LOL. But I'd love to have them in the freestuff. 5. No help again here, 'cuz I like the pic a lot. Stefano

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