gilding
/ˈɡɪl.dɪŋ/
noun
- The art or process of applying a thin layer of gold or gold-colored material to a surface.
- The restoration project involved careful gilding of the picture frames.
- She studied the ancient technique of gilding in art school.
- The gilding on the church dome took months to complete.
- A thin layer of gold or gold-colored material used as a covering.
- The mirror's gilding gave it an antique look.
- The gilding on the jewelry began to wear off after years of use.
- They added a layer of gilding to the statue to protect it from rust.
adjective
- Relating to or used for the process of applying gold leaf or gold-colored material.
- The artist bought a set of gilding tools for her workshop.
- He read a book about gilding techniques from the Renaissance.
- The gilding brush was made of soft squirrel hair.