What an interesting and lovely idea. This woman on the islands takes antique and vintage pieces and dips them in metal plating. I love the idea of preserving some special items like wedding dress lace this way. 

Gilded lace

Monika Knutsson creates jewelry — and heirlooms — from vintage lace.

https://www.mvtimes.com/2021/11/08/gilded-lace/

Her website: https://monikaknutsson.com/