Strange things. Can anyone explain?

[neveroddoreven]

For the raised color issue, you can try powdering the object with talc, or there are expensive $30+ cans of harmless spray talc or other fancy materials.

I am going to try a different substance, given it should be much cheaper and accessible starting right about now: decorative spray snow. It wipes off, and the texture isn't too invasive. I don't need a super-thin coating for most applications, although I bet someone can find a technique that will help keep it thin and even.

Update: the spray snow was a disaster. Next time I'll try a can of Tinactin.