Laser cladding forming(CLF) has been used to build up solid samples from the Ni-based powders. The appearances of these samples are smooth and no apparent shape distortion.

Now there's a third way that octopus can transform themselves to blend in with or mimic their environment, and that's by changing their shape and size, at least their apparent size.

Those initiatives not performing well are also just as readily apparent by color, shape, and location.