I was searching for some advice on how to simulate the effect of accretion on a surface.
Below are some conceptual models capturing the intent on a macro level, providing a framework (chicken wire in the images) is modeled for emitting.


In terms of a texture, or micro scale detail if possible, the images in this link are perfect outcomes; https://www.behance.net/gallery/1826...rnold-for-Maya
Thanks,
S