Here's a script that will create this texture (default settings) and many more:
I've always loved this effect, but could never accomplish it until today. Here's the tutorial it's based on:
http://www.tutorialwiz.com/metallic_background/Download the zip file (
http://fencepost.gimpdome.com/Scripts/fp-script-fu-ripple-texture.zip).
Put the script in your GIMP scripts folder: C:\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\share\gimp\2.0\scripts and refresh your scripts. It can be found under Filters > Render > Ripple Texture...
Open up the desired image size. Although the tutorial uses a checkerboard, I happen to like solid noise.
Filters > Render > Clouds > Solid Noise
Run the script
Here's a colorized version (Colors > Colorize)
Experiment with different settings and see what you can come up with!
Cheers!
Art
Posted on: March 12, 2010, 09:44:05 PM
Here's some samples I've been playing with....
Plastic WrappedTribal ArtCross-eye stereoimagePlastic Wrapped Cross-eye stereoimage