Powertex fairy houses Powertex fairy houses are a fun way to get started with this versatile product. A jam jar (or similar) and some old cotton and natural fabric scraps can be turned into a fantastic little fairy house. The screw lid means the “roof” can be removed for adding Read more…
Art journaling my way My art journal is where I leave my thoughts, my worries and fears. It’s also somewhere I can test new ideas and experiment with colour and drawing. I work through tough days and celebrate my achievements. The act of sitting down to journal creates a safe Read more…
Anna Emelia Howlett from Rosehart Studio
Anna is the artist and designer behind Rosehart Studio in Kent, UK. She has a recognisable, colourful style and great attention to detail in her work, from handmade journals to carefully illustrated greeting cards. (more…)
This pocket watch project originally appeared on the Powertex UK blog during a Wonderland themed month. (more…)
This Powertex treasure tree was originally made for the Powertex design team and appeared on the Powertex UK blog. The theme of the month was keepsakes. (more…)
I was asked for some tips on adding colour to projects made with Ivory or White Powertex. A customer had made a fabric sculpture but was unhappy with how the colours looked. When she explained, I knew exactly what she meant because I’d had the same problem!
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Using Powertex with an MDF base This lovely Powertex seahorse project uses two simple techniques to make amazing textures and stunning colour effects. I’m using a pre-cut MDF base from Powertex UK in the shape of a seahorse but this project will work with any shape template. This project was Read more…
Donna McGhie from Art and Murals I met Donna McGhie as a Powertex tutor but she has many strings to her creative bow and runs a wonderful social enterprise in Hampshire, UK. Donna is the heart, mind and soul of Art and Murals and Art 4 A Heart and I want Read more…
Creating a textured Powertex landscape This textured landscape was created for the Powertex UK design team. The theme was Italy, so I looked at some photos of Venice to inspire me. The beautiful buildings and bridges were the perfect view for my Powertex art. Use the materials list and the Read more…
What is Powertex? Powertex Universal Medium is sometimes known as Fabric Hardener although it’s usually shortened to Powertex. It is a liquid medium used in mixed media art, crafts and sculpture. If you have some in your supplies and want to know how to use it, go here. It’s water Read more…