Hi Zhann, you can map fractals onto 3D objects. I mostly use TrueSpace for my 3D spheres, instead of simply wrapping the fractal onto a sphere, you can get a spherical mapping corrector(I use one in PSP from Richard Roseman), that way it maps better. If you want to use transparency you have to have a UV Map, and that's where I'm currently trying to learn. If you are using Bryce, ask the people in the Bryce forum, they'll probably be more than happy to help. Hope this helps in some small way, William!