--Originally established September 8, 2008--

This thread has been reformatted to gather together, all in one place, useful techniques (and lessons from failures) in unconventional or advanced techniques for achieving surface-finishes to best depict unique or special effects: weathering, faux- (usually wood/planking) finishes, feathered- and/or raised surface texture effects, etc..

If you have any technique(s)/experience(s) to add - plus of course, your comments/feedback on posted items - do pipe up with 'em, as "responses", below!

Cheers,

-Matty