TwoPynts, Not regular Freestuff... ONLY for people who have participated in this thread. :) Just drop me an email or IM with your email addy. I have to be careful what I suggest: I mentioned fuzzy pink mohair snowflakes and got a positive response. :sigh: OK, don't be surprised if there is an escapee from a very warm place. ;^) Dialyn and SndCastie, Thanks, the monitor on the Mac is 5 years old, whereas this monitor is at least 8. I'm working with beveling and chiseling and texturing to get both icy and almost-melting-wet effects. Folks can colorshift on their end, but I was hoping that what I was seeing was right on my end. Pam, That beaded crystal effect is actually one of the types of snowflakes. It takes about 15 minutes for one to form as it moves around inside the cloud. They sometimes get coated in rime to the point where they look like granulated jewels (think Greek goldwork). Besides Bentley's wonderful old images, Libbrecht has a couple of modern books where they are photograghed under colored lights which shows a bit more of their depth and structure. I can easily visualize those beaded on a scarf or shawl to wear to winter parties. I have a couple of beaded items; handwash but very special. ;) Carolly