Thx guys. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Oh and i forgot to mention the trick to my effect is in applying a .5 white stroke to the blended shapes. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

That's what produces the edge highlighting. More blends = a brighter, smoother effect, but more solid looking. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/cool.gif