I have found that buying a roll of quilting stuffing from a craft store of the
thickness I want an excellent choice.  I merely cut the shape according to the
box that the shell is in.  It is not as lumpy as cotton wool and perhaps
cheaper.

Eddie Clamp wrote:

> Hi thee folks!
>
> Just a question. What do your shells lay down on? I had cotton wool, then I
> had paper. What's best.
>
> Finally, I have many Phalium undatum from my diving days in Cyprus. Some
> have no lip, some have a heavy lip, some have forgotten to dissolve, and
> left a lip half way round the shell. How do I present this collection of
> disparate shells? Can't find anyone in UK who sells anything half good for
> presenting a shell :-((((((((. Pound - dollar exchange doesn't allow  for
> much UK - USA exchange at the mo.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Ed