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I'm pretty new to maya and I'm not sure if I've done everything right here but it looks kinda grainy and splotchy. Any ideas on how I can make it better? Thanks!:)

It looks fine, I don't see the grain and splotches you're talking about. Though a better camera angle would be nice, make it less obvious its just sitting on a plane, and I think the reflections are crystal clear, could use some blurring (you're new, so not a big deal at this point so its more of a side note). Other than that, good job, and welcome to the world of Maya :)

Thanks:):)

not bad - other than gec t's comments - the base is maybe looking a little thin for me.

Yeah I thought the same thing. It was part of the tutorial but oh well. I need to just design something creative:P Thanks for the comments though:)

The base a bit thin? I though you didn't made the base yet?http://www.gc-plus.de/img/large/sl-6602_3.jpg