About This Trend
A gild is a thin coating of gold applied to a surface to add decoration and value.
According to dictionary.cambridge.org, gilding has been trending in the context of art and decoration, with recent articles on gold leaf finishing and loose gold leaf tutorials. A post on Instagram featured a gilding / loose gold leaf tutorial, attracting 8 likes. The trend has also been seen in the context of darts, with Andrew Gilding's hilarious interview after his win over Dirk van Duijvenbode at the World Matchplay tournament. Additionally, articles on gold leaf and gilding techniques have been shared on Facebook. The trend may be influenced by the decorative and artistic applications of gilding, and the growing interest in craftsmanship and DIY projects. A related phenomenon is gilding the lily, which refers to the act of spoiling something already beautiful or perfect by trying to improve it. A dictionary article provided further insight into the meaning of gilding.