Stalk Progression

The top of the stalk (left) came up really well but as soon as it's put onto something other than a flat plane, it starts to look different.

These shots show how awesome the texture looks on the top of the stalk, but the problem is how to translate it to the part of the stalk that will be visible.

 

 Here I am trialling the width and shape of the stalk.

Varying degrees of UV manipulations, trying to eliminate the seams and shy away from looking rock-like.