Dear Hank, Ferreter,  Art and Paul:

There is nothing wrong with Hank's saying he has a one-shell collection.
Haven't any of you ever  heard of  "Poetic license"?   Art uses it
frequently.  It is a good way of accentuating something by saying or
writing what is obviously incorrect.

And no one commented on Hank's question regarding using shellac on shells..
 I have been told it should never be used (and I have not). but just out
curiosity have often wondered why.

Betty Jean, The Tall One