Should I varnish my mixed media art? There are a few things to consider when thinking about whether to varnish your Powertex art. Powertex Universal Medium is weatherproof and hard-wearing but the materials, pigments and paints you use will also have their own qualities. It might not be necessary to Read more…
What is composition and why is it important? Composition in art is how different parts of the design are arranged and there are some “rules” of composition that can be followed to get a more pleasing result. There are lots of ways to think about composition including geometry, balance, rhythm Read more…
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…
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…
Can I use acrylic paint with Powertex? Acrylic paint is plastic based so I was cautious to add it to my Powertex artwork. Soft plastics don’t tend to play well with Powertex and they can peel away from Powertex surfaces. Have you ever peeled dry Powertex from your plate or 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…
Create mini art with the Powertex Bister crackle technique Creating mini art has been a great way for me to keep creating but in a manageable way and practice techniques. Bister crackle is a favourite and the organic patterns looked so good grouped together when they were done. I’m using 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…