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Wavy Vase

Creates smooth, flowing undulations by combining low-frequency sine waves in both the U (circumferential) and V (vertical) directions. The result is a gentle, organic vase-like shape with broad, rolling curves.

Unlike Surface Waves, which operates on a single axis at a time, Wavy Vase blends two sine waves simultaneously for a more natural, two-dimensional undulation.

Parameters

Amplitude
Maximum displacement in mm (0–20). Controls how far the surface bulges outward at the wave peaks.
Freq U
Number of wave lobes around the circumference (1–20). Determines how many bumps appear when viewed from above.
Freq V
Number of wave lobes along the height (1–20). Determines how many bumps appear in the vertical profile.
Phase
Phase offset in radians (0–2\u03C0). Rotates the entire wave pattern around the circumference.

How It Works

Wavy Vase multiplies two sine waves — one varying with U (circumference) and one varying with V (height). Where both waves are positive, the surface pushes outward, creating a bulge. Where one or both are negative, the surface stays neutral or pulls inward. This product creates a smooth, egg-carton-like displacement that wraps naturally around cylindrical surfaces.

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