Season 2  Episode 14

Learn About The Unique Features Of MudPaint, Plus A Photography Tip And More!

Kara shares how her company, MudPaint, was started and what exciting products they offer, also Sara Hollister-Jessick of Surrey Lane Home shares a great tip on how to take great photos in an area without good natural light, plus a few NewsWorthy items.

Season 2  Episode 13

Meet Jen Talley, Our May Featured Furniture Refinisher!

Learn more about Jen, her pieces and HOW TO TAKE GREAT CLOSE-UP PHOTOS of your furniture pieces!

Pieces That Are Mentioned In The Podcast

Stay in Touch with Jen:

Season 2  Episode 12

Panel Discussion: Stay On Task, Remain Productive + More!

The three winners of the Spring Zibra Collective discuss their winning pieces plus have a very insightful panel discussion on how to succeed in being productive by staying on task.  We feature a tip on painting hardware, plus a few NewsWorthy items.

Spring Zibra Collective Winners

Season 2  Episode 11

Learn How YouTube Can Benefit Your Refinishing Business!

Christina Muscari of Pretty Distressed and Katarina Hernandez of Kaćha Furniture share their expertise on how using YouTube can benefit your business, Cindy with Reinvented Delaware gives some great tips, plus NewsWorthy items.

Season 2  Episode 10

In This Episode:  The Furniture Feud Game, Innovative Tips And Meet A Member Of The Zibra Crew!

Sarah Bolton, Summer Berube and Katie Scott play the Furniture Feud, Cindy with Reinvented Delaware gives some great tips, plus meet Brie Hansen, a key member of the Zibra Crew.

Meet the contestants of the Furniture Feud!

Season 2  Episode 9

Learn How Iron Orchid Designs Can Take Your Creative Projects To The Next Level, Plus A Great Tip To Help Perfect Your Final Touches On Your Projects!

Meet The Sisters of Iron Orchid Designs:

Sisters, Josie and Sally of Iron Orchid Designs chat about their company IOD, what inspires them and how their products can enhance creativity in your projects.

Stay in Touch with Josie and Sally at Iron Orchid Desgins:

Season 2  Episode 8

Meet Our April Featured Artist Brandy Kollenborn, Sara Hollister-Jessick Shares a Great Brush Cleaning Tip and More!

Our Featured Artist of April, Brandy Kollenborn shares details about some of her work, Sara Hollister-Jessica shares a tip on how to clean your brushes, plus insightful newsworthy items.

Meet Brandy Kollenborn!

Brandy’s talent extends far beyond any limits as she amazes followers with her incredible creativity and genuine desire to teach others to do the same.

Season 2  Episode 7

Winners, Tips and Trends!

Hear from the three winners of March’s The Zibra Review Contest, great tips on how to manage your business during difficult times and we find out the 2020 trends in furniture hardware!

March’s Zibra Review Contest Winners Share About Their Winning Pieces:

Erin Henriksen of Ainsley Elle & Pierce Interiors, Katie Scott of Salvaged by K. Scott  and Jo Rohal of Click 2 Restore.

Season 2  Episode 6

Overcoming Difficulties, Achieving Success!

Courtney Weisel of Steel Birch Studios shares how she overcame alcoholism. Learn how she is an inspiration to many. Laura Cobb of Redhead Refinishing shares a simple and creative tip and Keegan Robinson of Lemon Drops Reclaimed gives details on the Zibra Review Contest for April plus much more!

Season 2  Episode 5

How To Do Best Practices When Working On Commission, Plus We Revisit The Topic Of Shipping Furniture Pieces And More Noteworthy Information In Our NEWSworthy Section.

We chat with Sarah Bolton of Sitting Pretty Home Decor as she answers a great question about working on commission, plus we revisit a previous episode with Natalie Dayton of A Ray of Sunlight as she discusses the very important topic of shipping furniture.

Best Practice When Working On Commission:

Sarah Bolton of Sitting Pretty Home Decor talks in detail how she has created a very successful commission based furniture refinishing business.

Season 2  Episode 4

On This Episode: Winners of The Zibra Review February Contest, An Innovative Company that Makes Refinishing Easier and Noteworthy Information In Our NEWSworthy Segment.

We interview the winners of February’s Zibra Review Contest, plus we chat with the Marketing Director of SurfPrep, Hannah Khalaf, and discuss their innovative products for refinishers.

February’s Zibra Review Contest Winners Share About Their Winning Pieces:

Jana Morrison with The Freckled Farmhouse, Anne Michelle Ashburn with Amini Design Ashburn, and Sarah Bolton with Sitting Pretty Home Decor discuss their Valentine’s Themed Winning Pieces.

Season 2 Episode 3

We Feature The Golden Brush Awards Final Winners, the March Featured Artist & Introducing a New Contest!

We conclude our chats with the winners of the Golden Brush Awards, speak with our featured artist of the month, plus we talk about the details of a new and exciting quarterly contest!

Introducing Four of the Winners in the Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards of 2019:

Meet Amanda Nielsen of Then & Again Co., Gem Sharif of Forgotten Gems , Sarah Bolton of Sitting Pretty Home Decor, and Amanda Degelman & Jen Fisher of Vintage Sisters.  Learn more about these “Best of the Best” winners and their award winning pieces.

Season 2  Episode 2

Our New and Exciting Format Continues with Episode 2 of this Season’s Podcast!

We chat with three more winners of the Golden Brush Awards, answer another important question in Ask a Refinisher, Discover how “Zibra” got it’s name plus we have some excited “New” news to share!

Introducing Three of the Winners in the Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards of 2019:

Meet Jen Beatty of Finn & Bo, Rachel Smith of Upcycled Smithery and Kelsey Rumsey of Jack & Bo.  Learn more about these “Best of the Best” winners and their award winning pieces.

Kristen Litka of Shackteau Interiors Answers this Question:

“Can you share an effective method to mix finished ingredients and that can be from paints to waxes and topcoats to obtain desired colors and shades? ” – Kayla of Eighty Six Design

Season 2  Episode 1

Season 2 of the Zibra Blog’s Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcast Begins Today!

We are excited to begin this new season of the podcast by introducing more talented artists, contest winners and interesting and educational information to help you grow and learn in the art of furniture refinishing!

Introducing Three of the Winners in the Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards of 2019:

Meet Courtney Weisel of Steel Birch Studios, Natalie Linden of The Faded Brick Farmhouse and Sarah Liddle of Olive & Fern.  Learn more about these “Best of the Best” winners and their award winning pieces.

Brandy Kollenborn of Brushed by Brandy Answers this Question:

“How do you select the appropriate ingredients or products such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac or varnish depending upon factors such as wood hardness and surface type?” –Kayla of Eighty Six Design

Introducing Our New Game Segment, “The Furniture Feud”!  A Contest of Knowledge and Wit of the Furniture Refinishing Industry.

In our first matchup we have Fallon Yates of Market House Restoration, Kristen Litka of Shackteau Interiors, and Megan of Meg Del Design having fun and battling in their knowledge of Furniture Styles.