It’s no secret I’m a fan but I love painting with Powertex and I previously posted this blog about using Powertex in mixed media art. I’m going to expand on those getting started tips, to some of the techniques I use to create my artworks on canvas with Powertex products. (more…)
Jinny Holt from Mum’s Shed Jinny Holt is a Powertex tutor and Powertex Design Team member but she has a range of extraordinary creative talents. You can find examples of her fantastic art and crafts at Mum’s Shed on Blogger and Facebook as well as reading her Powertex UK blogs. Read more…
Mixed media art with Powertex Universal Medium is easy because it’s a product that does everything. It’s a fabric hardener, adhesive and paint all in one. (more…)
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This Powertex treasure tree was originally made for the Powertex design team and appeared on the Powertex UK blog.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…)
Have you got a bottle of Powertex in your art supplies? Did you open it yet? Are you overwhelmed by the possibilities? Yes I understand. You buy that shiny new product at a craft fair or on a shopping channel. By the time it reaches your craft table you’ve forgotten Read more…
I was asked for some tips on adding colour to projects made with Ivory. A customer had made a sculpture project 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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