an old post from my FA gallery

some techniquesa in use:

• microdisplacement + adpative subsurvif for the brass "sponge" and actual sponge (both used to clean the iron tip when it's hot)
  * lots of manipulating "Object" texture coords + linear gradient to mask - noise textures for the iron tip getting discolored towards the end
  * similar for the dirty drip guard

still need lots of practice for the iron holder itself, it's too lbobby and vague :(

constructive criticism always welcome