Jig for non-square pieces

I was asked to carve some text on the back of some small oval shaped souvenirs - I tried to make a sled for holding them by routing ovals but the pieces would not stay put and consequently got scuffed. What would be a good way to keep them in place?
size is about 2" x 4" oval, 1/4" deep

thanks

Double sided carpet tape maybe?

I always use the dbl sided tape ...

double sided tape or hot glue gun works very well.

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Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

I was asked to carve some text on the back of some small oval shaped souvenirs - I tried to make a sled for holding them by routing ovals but the pieces would not stay put and consequently got scuffed. What would be a good way to keep them in place?
size is about 2" x 4" oval, 1/4" deep

thanks

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As the others have suggested, double-sided tape works really good if you get the right kind. I use this stuff from Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-...C-HD/100153200

It's a little thicker than the standard stuff but, it really sticks. If you use it, I suggest using a minimal amount. Also, turners tape works pretty good. I use it on some of my lathe projects.

http://www.rockler.com/double-sided-turners-tape