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I use this product on most of the items I build for my Tau base on a desert world terrain set up. Have a look at my galleries for examples of it in use.



http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-299-14098_Tau%20Scenery.html

http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-299-4981_Tau%20Scenery%20Speed%20Build.html

On most of my buildings I leave it the "straight out of the can" colour, but sometimes I paint over it. The texture works well on buildings but it would be too rough for small figures, I think. (There are several different colour mixtures, if you want to use it for scenery items.)

If you want to do a textured finish on 28mm figures, you might find something useful in acrylic media.

Thanks!

Cheap and easy to build. I used things like yoghurt cartons, plastic Japanese soup bowls on sale, lids off of toiletry sprays, and so on.

Acrylic media...

Golden make a "Fine Pumice" gel.

http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/medsadds/gels/gels.php

Winsor & Newton make various texture media

http://www.winsornewton.com/products/oils-solvents-mediums--varnishes/acrylic-colour-painting-mediums-texture-gels--varnishes/galeria-acrylic-mediums/galeria-acrylic-texture-gels/

You might also have some fun with "iridescent" medium.