"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gold has always been one of the most sought-after finishes. For thousands of years, the precious metal ...

FARGO - Spring's a month away, but you don't have to wait for sunshine. Gilded crafts create a bright spot in the final weeks of winter. Floral vases, branches and plastic toys go for the gold with ...

Andrew and Kelsey McClellan have revived the delicate, nearly-lost art of gold-leaf sign painting. One of Chicago’s last gold-leaf sign painters, Robert Frese, shared gilders’ guarded secrets with ...