I want to make a small drawer to hold chess pieces -- it would be nice if the pieces weren't loose. What I'm thinking of doing is putting clay in the drawer, and then impressing each piece. But then I'd like to somehow get that velvity finish on it somehow -- any ideas? Also, is clay good for this, or are there other materials that are better? (Whatever it is, it has to wash off the wooden chess pieces after I've made the impression...)
John