More on the ball

Now I've finished adjusting some materials properties to produce dull and shiny metal surfaces, and glossy at the end. What do you think? It was quick and easy, at least for these simple shapes. One must remember to apply metal-effects settings to all the colours on the objects.

Attempted plastic ball 

Dull metal

Shinier metal

Ceramic (glossy) finish made obvious with dim lighting

There you have it. Quick, easy, and right away you can imagine what you could do if your project involved cars, weapons, and other shiny or metal objects.