The way to lasting beauty

Beautiful bouquets have one bad habit: the petals of their flowers fade, wither and drop off.

But they could last longer if you know the special preservation technique called 'L'ecrin flower'.

Artist Shirley Tsoi Pui-yu shows how you can keep a bouquet of lilac-coloured roses for longer.

What you'll need:

Flowers

Air-tight, microwave-safe container

Dehydration sand (available from Siheyuan Ornaments: Rm 1303, Workingbond Comm Centre, 162 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok)