I've used a technique on two occasions which works very well, although it's a bit more tedious than most other methods. I simply cover the area to be textured with putty, masking off the untextured areas.
While the putty is still malleable I'll use a slightly cut-down acid-brush to lightly stipple a bit of extra texture in. A plastic stencil or fabric brush (found in most craft stores) will also work for this last bit.
Once it's dry I then chip off the mass excess and clean up with some light sanding. It takes a bit of work to get good consistent coverage, and a light touch when sanding to avoid smoothing the surface out too much, but I've gained much better results with this technique than with any other I've tried. For me, the superior results are worth the extra work.
In the end, however, it all comes down to personal preference...
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