Venetian Carnival Mask
In July I got my hands on my first Powertex UK Secret Art Box. I was asked to create a project using the box for my Design Team blog. Firstly, I was really surprised how much was packed into the box. (more…)
Bister and Stone Art in Powertex mixed media art
For the next article about how I use Powertex Bister, I’m revisiting a favourite technique. Creating a stone effect with Stone Art and Bister is an impressive technique that looks amazing on craft projects and can amaze people with its realistic finish. However, it’s also a useful technique for mixed Read more…
Powertex Bister Planets
Powertex Bister art If you’ve been following my series of articles on using Powertex Bister in mixed media art, you might be ready to try a project. This Powertex Bister planets painting was created for the Powertex UK design team and was originally published in the Powertex UK magazine. It’s Read more…
Powertex Bister granules for mixed media art
Powertex Bister Granules for mixed media art Have you tried Bister granules in your art? If you’ve ever taken a Powertex mixed media art workshop with me you will know that Powertex Bister Granules are on my favourites list. Using the granules for mixed media art is a bit different Read more…
5 quick tips for using Powertex on glass
Use Powertex techniques on glass for fun, quick and easy mixed media projects. If you’re a beginner to Powertex products then read on.
With a couple of tips, you’ll be ready to make potion bottles, turn wine glasses into beautiful goblets, and redesign your mirrors!
Powertex Bister – Using Bister in my art
One of my favourite pigments to add to my art is Powertex Bister. The slightly muted and organic colours create a gorgeous atmosphere in a painting. The fluid ink is perfect for flowing around the textures in my paintings. The Powertex sprays that I use come in a natural brown Read more…
Highlight your Powertex project in easy steps
A simple way to use Powertex Universal Medium is to use fabric or mixed media to create a project such as a figure, sculpture or canvas. Then highlight the textures to make them visible, which is very effective and feels like magic! This highlighting is often referred to as “dry brushing”. The steps are simple and I’m throwing in some hot tips to make the most of them. (more…)
Powertex, getting started or getting stuck – what should I make?
With paint or Powertex, getting started or getting stuck is something I can relate to. Sometimes we lack inspiration. We get stuck. Mojo has left the building and she hasn’t left a note. Look at all the supplies, the gorgeous colours and the infinite possibilities. Then we freeze. (more…)
Pastel Powertex – mixing colours for a Spring project
Mixing pastel Powertex is perfect for floral projects and gifts. Pastel colours can be easily mixed with Powertex Universal Medium or Powercolor pigments to create softer colours for your projects. Powertex altered bottle project with pastel colours This project was originally created for the Powertex UK design team. Transform glass Read more…