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• Beginner's Bucket Question
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Tips on staging effectively with golden brush awards winner Sandra Martinez.

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Introduction to Sandra:

   • Where she lives, her studio and business
   • Where she buys most of her pieces
   • Shares about her first piece refinished
   • Talks about her favorite part of refinishing

Sandra Martinez with Black Lab Furniture Revival shares details about her winning piece in the Staging category of Zibra's International Golden Brush Awards:

   • Describes her piece
   • Shares her process in staging
   • Where she obtains her props

Sandra shares five staging tips:

   • Consider the colors of the props in conjunction with the finished furniture piece
   • Buy props that can be reused multiple times
   • Create staging that is obtainable for a future buyer
   • Keep it simple so that the props do not take over the piece
   • Less is more....don't over do it with props

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Refinishing Tip: "How to get the best finish!" Kimberly with Born in a Barn Boutique

What's Happening in Your Studio: 

    • Bethany Olson with ABnC Creations
   • Kelsey with Renewed Rose Designs
   • Shelley with Cedar & Sage Furniture

Accolades: Kaycee Ann with Magnolia Martin Designs gives accolades to Julia with Jewel in the Wall Furniture

Beginner's Bucket: "How To Balance Using New Techniques And Products When Creating Furniture That Will Be In Style And Enjoyed?" Crys'Dawna with Bella Renovare 

Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project.

Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It’s a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.

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