When I make a picture, I find myself going...hmm, a book/cobweb/cup whatever would look great there. At the moment I go and search for them in freestuff. I'd like to be able to make my own. One of the things I particularly want to make (for my own personal use) is accurate models of antique furniture and clocks. I worked as an antique restorer for years so I have full sets of technical drawings for a lot of beautiful furniture and clocks, barometers etc.. plus, once I get a digital camera, I've even got polished plum pudding (an absolutely gorgeous veneer) hanging around somewhere, so my textures will be a breeze :-) If anyone has seen a tornado of mail by the way, (my current project) please point me in the right direction. I'm not even sure where to start on making one. I can't just make a funnel shaped thing and apply a texture of post because I want the letters to stick out. Shanna :-) Doing it with c4d.