My apologies for not commenting sooner. I'm afraid the issues at hand are object support and protecting fragile surfaces from abrasion. From there, the selection of materials materials will depend on the size, weight, fragility, and what the designer intends. From the description you've given, it sounds like you may need a cradle fabricated from steel and padded with something smooth and gentle such as Volara foam, or possibly Ultrasuede. I'm happy to try to answer things more specifically if you'd like to get in touch directly.
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