If you’ve been to my Powertex workshops you know there can be a lot to remember! These notes were originally put together for my students to use after a workshop. Now, I’ve gathered all my tips and tricks for using Powertex into a guide for beginners. Whether you’ve been to Read more…
I’m thinking about my top 5 Powertex projects for 2020. A new year usually means new plans and ideas and clearing out the old to make way for the new. Sometimes, it’s about building on what you’ve already done rather than letting it go! I spent a lot of time Read more…
Hand making Christmas decorations is popular for a reason. We not only get to make things but also have a use for our creations, bring them out year after year and pass them onto family. I created a Powertex Christmas wreath for the Powertex UK design team using the Winter Read more…
How to use Powertex Universal Medium Powertex Universal Medium is a unique product that has completely changed the way I make art. I love to create textures and layers but Powertex opens up a whole new range of techniques and results. Whether I’m painting large canvases or creating something crafty, Read more…
This piece was originally created for the Powertex UK Design Team and was featured on the Hochanda shows for September. I’m sharing it as an example of how to create a textured background for a strong focal piece, like the clay cow skull in this mixed media art. Materials used Read more…
This project was made for the Powertex UK Design Team using the Secret Art Box. The October subscription box was packed full of spooky embellishments, mdf shapes and plaster pieces, fabric and Powercotton, and a stencil as well as Black Powertex Universal Medium, pigments and Easy Varnish. Everything I needed Read more…
Have you tried the Bister ink sprays from Powertex? These water based sprays are really unique. This Powertex mixed media art was created while I tried lots of different Bister techniques. I used Bister sprays with Powertex Universal Medium on this piece and no other pigments or paints. Spot the Read more…
Powertex and Bister are a magic combination and when I display Bister art, people ask me how it’s done. Bister makes a fun workshop too. For a couple of reasons, I’m not running my Powertex Bister Masterclass this Autumn. However I have put everything I share and more into a Read more…
Do you ever make time for creating and then find yourself overwhelmed with Powertex possibilities? Download your free guide to Getting Unstuck – Project Ideas! Stuck for ideas, use the button below to download your free guide to getting unstuck with Powertex digital download pdf. Sometimes I procrastinate, sort my supplies, Read more…
Powertex Bister is a beautiful range of pigments that can create stunning effects for your Powertex fabric sculpture and wall art. If you’re wondering what you need to get started with Bister this post is for you. You can also download my free digital Quick Guide to Bister. Powertex Bister Read more…