where to find lead shot?

You want to use #9 lead shot. I live in North Carolina, and could not find it in ANY gun shop. I only found one place on the net to get it:

T&T Reloading

Also, Hassel, try using a blue led light. It will light up the whole plinth.

McMaster-Carr sells 25# bags of #9 lead shot. I don't know the retail $$, as my buddy works there and gets it at cost.

Wes

Hassel line the plinth with blue transparent cellophane paper or gel paper that is used on lights to change their color.

Thats true. Go to any decent professional photography store and you can find "gels" in all sorts of colors. http://www.leefiltersusa.com

#9 lead shot, 25# bag @ $46.88, part #9030k35
McMaster-Carr (630) 833-0300
http://www.mcmaster.com
I have no affiliation with them but it is the only place I found it, just a bonus that my bud works there.