I do love the look...was not as easy as I expected.  By starting at the left, as suggested, the top row did not line up properly.  There was some of a 'rig-job' that needed to be done.  But, once it is up and completed -nobody would know unless I tell them.
Mums the word!
I LOVE the look...it does look very, very real.  I am still searching for the proper 'end bar' to make them look 'thicker' at the end of the backsplash.  I will find it!
BEAUTIFUL.