Fme-form defommtion (FFD) is apowerful modeting tool, but contmtling the shape of an object under complex deformations is often~ cult.‘fhe interface to FFD in most conventional syetems simply mpments the unddying mathematics directly, ur3ent&-acdbe deformations by manipulating control points. lhe difEculty in controlling shape precisely is largely due to the control pcdnte being extmneous to the objec~ the deformed object does not follow the control pointn exactly. In addition, the number of &gmes of freedom pre@ entedto the user cm be ovenvhelming. We present a method that allows a uacrto control a fme-form deformation of an object by manipulating the object dhectly, leading to better contmd of the deformation and a more intuitive interface.