Ahhhh, the eternal of struggle of man (or woman) with the dreaded formica countertop! If you are going to tackle this monster, make sure you wash the countertops down with a good grease-cutting product. Sand them very lightly, and then prime them with a coat of Kilz original primer. From there you are ready to do your technique. Marble and granite faux finishes can be found in a variety of faux painting books-just take a look at Barnes and Noble book store or Borders. Pierre Finkelstein has marvelous directions in his books as well.

Carpe diem!