SEASON 2!
This is the Zibra Blog’s Before and After Podcast where we talk with furniture refinishing experts from around the world on how they find, select, repair, strip, sand, paint, protect and sell their refinished works of art.
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Season 2 Episode 49
Announcing The Winners of The Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards
In this special edition podcast we announce the 10 winners of the 10 categories of the 2020 Zibra Golden Brush Awards!
To view the finalists and the cast your votes for your favorites in each category, visit EnjoyZibra.com
Season 2 Episode 48
Announcing The Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards Finalists
In this special edition podcast we announce the 30 finalists (3 for each of the 10 categories) of the 2020 Zibra Golden Brush Awards!
To view the finalists and the cast your votes for your favorites in each category, visit EnjoyZibra.com
Season 2 Episode 47
Special Edition Podcast: The Zibra’s Golden Brush Awards
Our Judges share what they are looking for in an award winning piece. We also share the details of each of the ten categories, plus more!
Ashley Krug
Blue Wren Interiors
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Chloe Kempster
Maisie’s House
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Katie Cloud
Katie & Co.
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Keegan Robinson
Lemon Drops Reclaimed
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Lauren Svacina
Portland Row Studio
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Natalie Dayton
A Ray of Sunlight Design
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Season 2 Episode 46
Our Champions From Previous Games Compete To Be The 2020 Grand Champion Of The Furniture Feud!
Our previous four winners of the Furniture Feud compete for title of Grand Champion!
Kristen
Shackteau Interiors
Winner Game One (S2 Ep01)
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Sarah
Sitting Pretty Home Decor
Winner Game Two (S2 Ep10)
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Katie
Katie & Co.
Winner of Game Three (S2 Ep24)
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Jeanne
Blush Vintage
Winner Game Four (S2 Ep28)
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Season 2 Episode 45
A Look Back To Our 2020 Featured Refinishers!
We revisit our Featured Refinishers of 2020 and highlight how they began in the art of furniture refinishing. Plus, we get professional insights and discuss their favorite refinished piece.
March Feature 2020
Meet Lauren Svacina!
Portland Row Studio
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Lauren’s Favorite Piece:
April Feature 2020
Meet Brandy Kollenborn!
Brushed by Brandy
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Brandy’s Favorite Piece:
May Feature 2020
Meet Jen Talley!
Perfectly Imperfect Furniture Restoration
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Jen’s Favorite Piece:
July Feature 2020
Meet Sarah Bolton!
Sitting Pretty Home Decor
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Sarah’s Favorite Piece:
August Feature 2020
Meet Fabie Brown!
Blush & Ivy Design
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Fabie’s Favorite Piece:
September Feature 2020
Meet Courtney Wiesel!
Steel Birch Studios
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Courtney’s Favorite Piece:
October Feature 2020
Meet Lindsay Bowman!
Rustic Owl Furnishings
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Lindsay’s Favorite Piece:
November Feature 2020
Meet Jeanne Pope!
Blush Vintage
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Jeanne’s Favorite Piece:
Season 2 Episode 44
Highlighting Exposed Wood In Furniture Refinishing.
The three winners of the November Zibra Review contest share how they use exposed wood in their refinishing projects, plus they discuss their winning pieces.
Rachel
Upcycled Smithery
1st Place
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Megan
Meg Del Design
2nd Place
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Deanne
Sittin’ Pretty by Deanne
3rd Place
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Season 2 Episode 43
How And When To Use Top-Coats.
The three winners of the October Zibra Review contest discuss their winning pieces, plus they share how and when they use top-coats on their pieces.
Lindsay
Heirloom Furnishings
1st Place
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Chantele
Rusted Rose Vintage Shop
2nd Place
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Gem
Forgotten Gems
3rd Place
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Season 2 Episode 42
How To Find Inspiration To Keep Furniture Refinishing Fresh.
The three winners of the Zibra Collective’s Quarterly contest discuss their winning pieces, plus they share how they stay inspired and keep things fresh in their refinishing business.
Erin
Ainsley Elle & Pierce
1st Place
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Danielle
Soulful Collections
2nd Place
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Susan
Little Lou Designs
3rd Place
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Season 2 Episode 41
Knowing The Right Type Of Paint For The Specific Finish You Are After.
The November Featured Artist is Jeanne Pope! Join us as she shares more about her work and her experience with paint selecting!
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Favorite Piece
Blue Jean Pressure
White Dipped Sideboard
Season 2 Episode 40
Interview With Jennylyn of Fusion – Special Announcement!
Jennylyn of Fusion Mineral Paint shares an exciting announcement about something new happening with their business. Anne Michelle of Amini Design Ashburn gives suggestions of what you need to start your refinishing career. Plus…Zibra announces shopping specials.
Announcement!
Jennylyn
Fusion Mineral Paint
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& Fusion Mineral Paint:
Ask A Refinisher
Anne Michelle
Amini Design Ashburn
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Anne Michelle:
Black Friday
Limited Time
Unbelieveable Deals
Shop Black Friday
Deals Now!
Season 2 Episode 39
Achieving Great Close-Up Photography Of Your Staged Pieces.
Katy of Furniture Refreshed & Emily of Thirteen 79 Design share how they take close-up shots of their staged pieces. They also chat with us about their “Dramatic Makeover” pieces. Plus, Rachel of Upcycled Smithery shares a tip on framing your Instagram photos.
Spotlight
Katy
Furniture Refreshed
Vanity Dramatic Makeover
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Spotlight
Emily
Thirteen 79 Design
Kristen & Milk Paint
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Refinisher Tip:
Photographing your pieces to make sure they are in the full frame of Instagram.
Rachel Smith
Upcycled Smithery
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Season 2 Episode 38
Using Power Tools and Safely!, Plus Showcasing Your Pieces In Local Businesses.
Lynnette of Superb Curb Refurb shares details on a dramatic makeover of a dresser, plus she discusses how to use power tools safely in projects. Also, we chat with Jen of Perfectly Imperfect Furniture about how to show your pieces through local businesses.
Spotlight
Dramatic Dresser Makeover, Plus Using Power Tools Safely.
Lynnette
Superb Curb Refurb
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Ask A Refinisher
How Do We Engage Local Businesses To Display Your Pieces?
Jen Talley
Perfectly Imperfect Furniture
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Season 2 Episode 37
What To Consider When Painting With Milk Paint.
Kristen of Shackteau Interiors sheds light on important points to consider when painting with milk paint. She also share news about an exciting new color added to her collection. Plus, Alyssa of The Spruced Up Home shares about the dramatic makeover of a vanity into side tables/nightstands.
Spotlight
Alyssa
The Spruced Up Home
Vanity Dramatic Makeover
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Interview
Kristen
Shackteau Interiors
Kristen & Milk Paint
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Season 2 Episode 36
Painting On Leather, Plus Making Your Hobby Into An Official Business.
Susan of Little Lou Designs shares details on a dramatic makeover of leather chairs. Also, we chat with Katie of Katie + Company about her many different creative ventures, plus she answers the question, “When should you make your hobby into an official business?” and more!
Spotlight
Susan
Little Lou Designs
Leather Chair Dramatic Makeover
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Interview
Katie Cloud
Katie + Company
Katie’s Unique Products
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Ask A Refinisher:
When is the right time to formalize a hobby into a business and is it expensive?
Katie Cloud
Katie + Company
Season 2 Episode 35
How Important Is Your Refinishing Workspace Environment?
The three winners of the September Zibra’s Review discuss their winning pieces, plus they share the importance of the environment of their refinishing workspace.
Jenna
Happy Valley Restorations
1st Place
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Susan
Little Lou Designs
2nd Place
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Amanda & Jenn
The Vintage Sisters
3rd Place
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Season 2 Episode 34
Learn About Soda Blasting From Our October Featured Artist.
The October Featured Artist is Lindsay Bowman! Join us as she shares more about her work and her experience with Soda Blasting!
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Favorite Piece
Mini Buffet
Ethan Allen Piece
Season 2 Episode 33
Booking Custom Pieces and Contracts!
Learn the details of how to set up a great refinishing contract. Listen to our new spotlight segment on a talked about piece and a great tip for trash day!
New Segment: Spotlight Piece!
Shelly Luehr
Basalt Mesa Studio
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The Secretary Vanity
Tip: Finding Free Hardware!
Melissa
Mel Did It Herself
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Pricing: Custom Pieces
Danielle Rae
Soulful Collections
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Fall Zibra Collective Contest
Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox
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Season 2 Episode 32
“Designing” Your Furniture Pieces, Plus Hear The Details Of August’s Winning Pieces!
The three winners of the August Zibra’s Review Contest share about their pieces. Also, they share in a Panel Discussion about “Designing” their furniture projects. Plus a tip on “How To Price Your Furniture“.
Jo Rohal
Click 2 Restore
1st Place
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Shelley Fox
Fox and Bear Revival
2nd Place
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Yari
Lilly Moon Vintage
3rd Place
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Tip: How To Price Your Furniture.
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Season 2 Episode 31
The Art Form Of Hand Turning Wood Bowls And Frugal Tips In Furniture Refinishing.
Meet Gary Bolton Of Gary’s Big Bowls. He and his wife, Sarah Bolton of Sitting Pretty Home Decor share about Gary’s venture into hand turning wooden bowls, plus Patty Brummel of Mid-Life Revival gives helpful and frugal tips.
Sarah & Gary Bolton
Sitting Pretty Home Decor
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Gary’s Select Work
Gary’s Big Bowls
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Tips: Patty Brummel
Mid-Life Revival
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Season 2 Episode 30
Meet Courtney Weisel, Our September Featured Furniture Refinisher!
Learn more about Courtney, her pieces and her CREATIVE PLANNING PROCESSES that will assist you in your furniture refinishing!
Stay in touch with Courtney:
MCM End Table
Stenciled Chest
Geometric Design
Empire Chest
Favorite Piece
White Antique Dresser
Sideboard Collaboration
Season 2 Episode 29
Zibra’s Exciting Announcement And An Expert Refinisher Gives Insight In Our “Ask A Refinisher” Segment.
Brie Hansen, Zibra’s VP of Sales, shares about the launching of a new Zibra website, plus Jen Talley answers the question, “How do you deal with hagglers on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist?”
Jen Talley
Perfectly Imperfect Furniture
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