How to lock a folder using admin password??

hello,
i want to lock a folder with admin user name and password, and, i dont want to use Utilities->Disk Utility then Select File->New...->Blank Disk Image.
Can we lock a folder without creating an image???
plz help!!!
i have mountain lion, 27inch imac!!

You can't. The OS doesn't support password protecting files and folders. The encrypted disk image route is superior to what you want to do. Why don't you?

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