The Art of Crafting a Beautiful Life: Tutorials & Guides by Amy Howard

Turn Everyday Finds into Custom Molds and WoodCast Art

Have you ever found a gorgeous knob, finial, or ornate fragment at a flea market and thought… If only I had a few more of...

Woodcast: The Moldable Wood That Sands, Stains & Carves Like Real Wood

Introducing WoodCast: The Moldable Wood Fiber That Changes Everything If you’ve ever fallen in love with the carved detail on antique European furniture, ornate frames,...

How to Refresh a Vintage Table Using Gel Stain and Furniture Tonic

A tired tabletop doesn’t always need sanding down to bare wood to shine again. With the right products and a careful touch, you can bring...

How to Create a Textured, Cracked, and Aged Finish with One Step Paint, Cracked Patina, and Glaze

Bring timeless character and dimension to furniture, décor, and accessories with this layered textured cracked finish technique featuring Amy Howard at Home products executed by Patricia...

Pattern Play: How to Create a Layered Stencil Finish on a Dough Bowl

Bring old-world charm and layered elegance to a simple wooden dough bowl with this Pattern Play Finish tutorial featuring Amy Howard at Home products. This...

“George III” Aged Oak Patina: How to Create a Timeworn Wood Finish

“George III” Aged Oak Patina Inspiration:This finish is named George III because it captures the authentic beauty and character of furniture that has aged naturally over hundreds...

The Classic Strié Finish

A Timeless Technique for Elegant Interiors 1. The Origin and Meaning The word Strié (pronounced stree-AY) comes from the French verb strier, which means to streak or to stripe. This decorative painting technique...

How to Create a Beautifully Aged Frame Finish with Milk Paint

There’s something so timeless about the look of an old, cracked, and layered frame — the kind that feels as if it’s been cherished for...

Ceramicast Creations: Casting Candles & Décor Accents with Silicone Molds

Welcome, friends! Today we’re diving into a project that blends creativity, beauty, and function. I’ll be showing you how to use Ceramicast™, Mind Your Own Beeswax, Pigments, and Silicone...

The Madeline Finish: Create a French Antique Look with Milk Paint

The Madeline Finish A timeless 1800s French Bedroom Look The Madeline Finish evokes the romance of a well-loved French armoire or cabinet, worn gracefully by centuries of...

From Dated to Designer: An Oak Hutch Makeover with Cerusing Wax (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial)

When it comes to updating a dated furniture piece, sometimes the simplest approach creates the most stunning results. Our friend Brass Walnut recently transformed this...

Crafting Warmth and Elegance: Introducing the Autumn Glow Candle Kit

Candles have a way of transforming a space—adding warmth, atmosphere, and a touch of elegance that makes every moment feel more intentional. At Amy Howard...