Products	Beetle, coloured
	These beetles shows how beatifull colours can be achived in nature. The colours are bright and shiny. Reserch is done analysing this colour phenomena in order to mimic it on artificial surfaces. The colours are propably a result of the interference phenomena. There are very thin semi-transparent layers on top of the beetles wings. These layers filter and amplify certain colors (wavelengths).
Danish Name	Biller, farvede
Category	Nature products
Materials	Natural composite (chinin fibres in a protein matrix)
Processes	Interference colouring
Keywords	Insects Beetle Colour Interference Glossy Decoration Environment Out-door
Environ- mental notes	Creation: Only natural materials are used. Use: Last all life. Disposal: Is disposed through biodegration.
Photo	Torben Lenau and Thomas Nissen
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