11-23-2019, 10:05 AM
There are several ways, some better than others, then it depends on the images used and .....you name it. Gimp has several filters 'Map -> Map Object' is one. The On canvas Warp tool could be used or this one, Filters -> Distorts -> Curve Bend which is used in this demo.
Not feeling over wonderful this morning so a quick demo: 2 and a half minutes https://youtu.be/BAPHCO9sFMo
Other things to consider. I made no real allowance for perspective, there is a little bit involved. Need some texture showing through? Becomes a bit more complicated. Only text on the barrel? There are plugins for curving text that do a better job than curve-bend.
Not feeling over wonderful this morning so a quick demo: 2 and a half minutes https://youtu.be/BAPHCO9sFMo
Other things to consider. I made no real allowance for perspective, there is a little bit involved. Need some texture showing through? Becomes a bit more complicated. Only text on the barrel? There are plugins for curving text that do a better job than curve-bend.