Pocholo, Wallace, mackenzieh and Issa - thanks for your comments.

I've started work on the 'tut' referenced above, but here are a couple more examples of different pattern types that can be easily achieved.

One last examples post just to show that different shaped pots and bowls are possible too; they can be squat, stubby things or taller, elegant 'objet d'art'. All these shape styles will be addressed in the tutorial specs.

I'm getting this error... correct it doesn't work. the other does.

Hi Jappaloe63 - this thread, the images above and my upcoming tutorial are based on the use of GIMP>Filters>Map>Map Object>Sphere; your error is occurring in GMIC>3D Image Object, which I think is based on Mackenzieh's referral in post #7 above to Sallyanne's old 2016 bowls thread.

Sorry, misread... solved

Yeah, it's a great idea for making bowl shapes.

Fun to make!

Very creative ^^

Working on a tut for beginners, but with you guys playing here, my wayward troll wanted to join you in the pot business.

I have now completed and attach below a tutorial covering the subject of creating pots, bowls and dishes using the Map Object>Sphere filter. The document also addresses adding a simple rim to such pots.

Some experienced members have successfully posted here using the frugal information that I gave out in the first post of the thread. However, as always with my tutorials, this one is geared towards inexperienced or even new GIMP users. It is detailed and step based with ample included images against which to check progress.

Again as usual, whilst I have attempted to proof read it, my success in that area is limited. So if there are any errors, omissions or comments people wish to make, then please use this thread to do so.

Thanks OMG, I will read thru it.

Wow! Thanks OMG for your excellent tutorial. You did so clear your tutorial with plenty shots for help and explanations.

Test.

Test 2.

My try:

(Backgound image taken from pixabay: https://pixabay.com/de/photos/ziegel-bu ... n-5066282/)

Thanks for the tutorial, OMG.
My first attempt. More experiments will follow later ... I hope

Nelo, I love that pattern

Ella, your outcome is absolutely wonderful. Congratulations !!!

The bowls made here sometimes lack a shadow. Try using 3D shadow in G'mic, you can play with it a lot. Further perspective a scm. file, works well too!

Jappaloe63, I like to add the shadow 'by hand'. It gives me more satisfaction. But the script can be helpful for some.

OMG, the peaceful, misty sunset over the Blue Mountains at Mudgee, I like it very much