OK I went the k.i.s.s. method on this....I just carved out my littlestream bed, painted the edges, and then filled it with watery plaster, that I put a texture on as it dried, then painted that, Ill highlight it with a few other colors, put a couple coats of gloss on it, and I think it will work fine....its a pretty small area of water, and for a first try I wanted to stay very simple...........thanks for the ideas though, maybe on the next part of the layout Ill give something more complicateda try.....when I get it looking good Ill post a couple pics....