im using a basic reflective metal to get the feeling of where im putting the lights so far on this model, but now i want to switch to one of those old stone textures (a freebie from rdna), but it isn't giving any of those texture differentials.. any ideas how to get this to work?

sorry bout those two previous.. i clicked on that submit button and my comp froze.. thought it was wrong so i clicked again.. didnt work, restarted comp, and it showed up with two messed up posts.. this is the real one (points up)

With the sharp edges on the wings, it will look more real with a bronze texture. Stone work cannot be chiseled with those sustained curves and thinness. I doubt if poured plaster or concrete could do it, either. I'd really suggest that you stay with metals. There are some lovely aged copper, brushed aluminum, bronze textures in the free sites. Carolly