ray-like text in gimp

[Ofnuts]

My plugin could be a bit less labor intensive:

1) using ofn-path-to-shape to make the path with the rays: 1) initial diameter, 2) spokes 3) transform the spokes into partial rays (see the "clock" demo in the doc). At that point the image can be saved.
2) load image with rays, start the script, paste the text (one single paste), pick out parameters (mostly the font), and [OK]