# DIY Gold Leaf Coral Reef This Glittery Adornment is Made in Just a Few Simple Steps By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-gold-leaf References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52746/) & [lasso-shoes](http://www.lasso-shoes.com/wp-content/themes/lassoshoes/maintenance.html) To add a little touch of the sea to any room, this DIY gold leaf coral reef only requires a few inexpensive materials to produce seriously shiny results. A standard piece of [fish tank coral reef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-scratcher) is needed first, which is then sprayed with gold or silver spray paint for glitzy results. Alternatively, using gold leaf and a little bit of craft glue with create an over-the-top adornment that will shine brighter than a diamond. Coral reef is a beautiful part of the ocean and many people love to incorporate the stuff into their everyday life through items for the home to [jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). This is a fun and easy DIY to create a big effect without hurting the environment: the coral you'll find in the pet shop is almost always fake, so it wasn't harvested in a cruel fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Crafts:** The trend of DIY crafts provides an opportunity for businesses to create products and materials that cater to consumers' desire for personalized and handmade items. - **Gold Leaf Decor:** The trend of using gold leaf in decor presents an opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and luxurious home accessories and furnishings. - **Eco-friendly DIY:** The trend of eco-friendly DIY projects opens up opportunities for businesses to provide sustainable materials and alternatives for creative enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can tap into the DIY crafts trend by offering a wide range of materials, tools, and kits for creative individuals. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the gold leaf decor trend by introducing innovative and stylish products that incorporate the use of gold leaf. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry can cater to the demand of the eco-friendly DIY trend by offering sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials and accessories for DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coral-Form Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alherd.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-shimmer-seafoam.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [DIY Terrarium Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackyourown-geode-crystal-terrariums.md) - [Elegant Cake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourless-dark-chocolate.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Kinetic Reef Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tropical-aquarium.md)