How To Create Faux Tortoise Shell Finish

On this episode of Finish Friday, DIY expert Amy Howard shares all about Glazing and Whitewashing. “Faux” means to fool the eye, and thanks to Amy’s 30+ years in the furniture and refinishing world, she has perfected the art of the faux finish — including faux tortoise shell finishes. For centuries, people have used small slivers of tortoise shells to decorate a variety of surfaces, from boxes to chests of drawers to tables and more. Of course, this isn’t a sustainable practice and the beautiful hawksbill turtles who were famous for their beautiful shells are now on the endangered species list. It’s been illegal to sell tortoise shells since the ‘90s, which is why faux finishes have become so popular. VIEW FULL BLOG POST: https://www.amyhowardhome.com/blogs/h... ABOUT FINISH FRIDAY Each week, seasoned DIYer and restoration expert Amy Howard shares her tips and tricks for refinishing projects of all types. With decades of experience and several patented high-performance refinishing products to her name, Amy is an engaging teacher ready to show you how to DIY your dream home. Join us LIVE every Friday at noon CST on Facebook and Instagram! Like Amy Howard At Home on Facebook:   / amyhowardhome   Follow Amy Howard At Home on Instagram:   / amyhowardhome   ABOUT AMY HOWARD AT HOME Amy Howard At Home provides creatives with a distinguished class of artisan quality refinishing products for furniture and décor. http://amyhowardathome.com/ RELATED CONTENT How to Use Venetian Plaster and Toscana Milk Paint:    • How to Mix Venetian Plaster & Toscana Milk...   Old World Waxing Techniques:    • Old World Waxing Techniques   How to Clean and Prep Your Furniture:    • Cleaning, Prepping & Repairing Your Furniture   SEE MORE AMY HOWARD AT HOME TUTORIALS https://amyhowardhome.com/blogs/how-t... SUBSCRIBE TO AMY HOWARD AT HOME Subscribe to the Amy Howard At Home channel:    / @amyhowardathome   Like Amy Howard At Home on Facebook:   / amyhowardhome   Follow Amy Howard At Home on Instagram:   / amyhowardhome   PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO Tortoise Shell Look Bundle: https://www.amyhowardhome.com/collect... One Step Paint: https://www.amyhowardhome.com/collect... Glazed Over: https://www.amyhowardhome.com/collect... Bright Idea Clear Lacquer: https://www.amyhowardhome.com/collect...