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 creates a base for the “roof” and can be removed for adding LED candles (not real candles). The glass jar can be decorated with “windows” for the lights to shine out.
Create interesting roof shapes from foil, wire or card and secure with masking tape. Use Powertex Universal Medium to paint, glue and harden your shapes.
Add embellishments such as lace, die cuts, clay shapes or metal charms. Be careful not to Powertex the roof to the jar if you want to open it.
When the Powertex is touch dry you can add colour to really highlight the lovely textures in your fabric. Try a dark coloured Powertex and dry brush with bright, metallic or the stunning terra violet pigments to bring your fairy house to life.
Get creative
With a bit more confidence you can try different size and shape jars or bottles, or try coloured Powertex for different effects. Experiment with different types of fabrics and embellishments or use Stone Art clay to sculpt your fairy house.
Practice your Powertex on glass skills with a smaller project first, try these handmade gift ideas for using Powertex on glass.
Making fairy houses for the garden
Remember if you use Powertex Universal Medium and then Easy Varnish with Powertex pigments, your fairy house is weatherproof after 3 weeks. Imagine a few of these with tiny lights inside for your winter porch or on your summer patio.
If you are interested in ways to build a structure using Powertex, you might find this article helpful.
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