gold foil

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A thin sheet of gold, often used for decoration.

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  • The artisan applied sheets of gold foil to restore the icon.
  • A thin layer of gold foil was pressed onto the lettering for a luxurious finish.
  • They wrapped the chocolate in gold foil to give it a festive look.
  • Delicate gold foil accents highlight the edges of the invitation.
  • The statue’s halo was gilded with gold foil by hand.
  • Conservators used gold foil to repair the flaking frame.
  • She learned to lay gold foil using a soft gilder’s brush.
  • For edible sparkle, the chef scattered edible gold foil over the dessert.
  • Under bright light, the gold foil shimmered like sunlight on water.
  • Architects sometimes laminate panels with gold foil to reflect heat and light.