Will laminating a palm leaf preserve its color? Any ideas on better methods for preserving leaves?

Any ideas on better methods for preserving leaves?
Answers:    It depends on whether the fern is dry or moist. Lots of pigmentation is determined by the moisture content. Colorful leaves like Autumn leaves are mostly dry when they move off the tree. (not always) Dry leaves will retain their color. Moist leaves might retain their color but it differs on type. good luck.
Yes. I hold seen butterflies laminated