"Risis orchid picture... Risis... has developed a... process to preserve... orchids [flowers]... in 24 carat gold...
orchids are selected for their... size and shape. Next, they are preserved with a... coat of copper to retain their natural texture and shape. Then they are plated with nickle to strengthen the delicate blooms, after which they are encapsulated in pure 24 carat gold. As a final step, the plated orchids are hand-finished and crafted into various accessories and framed as wall hangings." Article URL : http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Friday/Features/20060907150450/Article/index_html ********* Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
