OH! I wanna see that!! Definitely post some pics when you get it done. Hoping it shows as you describe in the photos.
Little confused though about the texture thing.... you mean it LOOKS like 600 paper or actually FEELS that way? I can't imagine it would have anything other that a perfectly smooth finish to it after the melting/baking thing. Reminds me of the textured finishs on appliances to cut down on fingerprints and generally looking dirty... how cool would that be?