Craft a magical fairy house Fairy houses are a fun and magical project for any crafter. They are good for beginners, make great gifts and can be displayed outside. A fairy house was one of the first projects I ever made with Powertex. Gather up some Powertex supplies and create Read more…
Powertex powder pigments Powertex have a line of powder pigments to use with their art and craft supplies. The range includes matt (Powercolor), pearl and metallic (Colortricx) colours and there are several ways to use them. They are suitable for use in a variety of mixed media art and craft Read more…
Powertex products are a range of mediums and pigments used for mixed media art and sculpture. The Universal Medium (known as Powertex) is a fabric hardener, adhesive and paint. It’s hard-wearing and weatherproof when cured. Find out more about how to use Powertex in your art and craft projects. Powertex Read more…
Halloween decorations with Powertex It’s time to get your Powertex out and make your Halloween decorations. From ghosts and goblets to garden sculptures, Powertex is perfect for your Autumn crafting. What do I need to know about Powertex? Powertex Universal Medium is very versatile. Use it as a hardener for Read more…
What is Powertex colour mixing and why do I need it? Powertex Universal Medium comes in a range of 10 great colours but sometimes we want to work with something different. Powertex colours are all mixable and they won’t split or separate. Mixing your colours will keep all the properties Read more…
Are you looking for Powertex resources and links to get you started? Powertex Universal Medium is a mixed media art and craft supply that is a fabric hardener, paint and adhesive. The range of products is huge so maybe you need some tips or a workshop. This article has everything Read more…
Powertex mini art with Yellow ochre and Bister sprays Creating a small series of mini art is a quick way to test out an idea. In this mini series I used a combination of Yellow ochre Powertex Universal Medium and Bister sprays in warm colours. I used 9 small squares Read more…
Making mini rust art with Powertex and Rusty Powder The Powertex mixed media minis were a brilliant way to get back into creating after a break and after the tiny metallic art I wanted to try some mini rust art. Rusty Powder is one of my favourite supplies and while Read more…
Get back into creating with mini mixed media art In my last blog I shared about my struggle to get back into making art after a break. There are lots of things to try and kick start your creative mojo. These include limiting my supplies, trying an online challenge or Read more…
Handmade gifts with Powertex and glass When you’re hand-making gifts with Powertex there’s lots of inspiration. Altered bottles, decorated wine glasses and fairy houses are high up on the list of gift ideas. All these use a glass base to create something unique. If you’d like to try using Powertex Read more…