How would you curve a straight item

[livincolor]

OK, strange request, but I have something straight like an asparagus and I need to make it into a U shape or just a curves shape, does anyone know how to do that in PSP9?

Thx

[pixelpixie71]

bumping, because I'm stuck on this, too. :o

[Pam]

You can use the mesh warp tool -- placing your straight item in it and using only one horizontal mesh and dragging the center. There is also the "Effects, Distortion, Warp" -- I played with the dice and watched as it did different things to my straight line. But usually I've played with the "Effects, Distortion, Wave" until something was bent. If I want it bent only once, I often place a lot of blank area at the top or bottom, putting my straight line (like asparagus) to the bottom or to the top. Try these and I'll research more -- or someone may just jump in with their solution. Anyone?

(There are also filters -- I've used plugins like shear and also have Av Bros. Page Curl -- there are others).