You can use any image for a reflection map. The effect will depend on the image, of course. I second the idea of using a fractal. It does give some VERY interesting reflective effects. Best suggestion is to just expriment with different kinds of textures and see how they work, how they end up looking, what effects you can get from them, etc. My personal opinion is that you learn more from fiddling and playing that from any other source. ;) bonni

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