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…
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…
Mixing pastel colours was my challenge for the Powertex UK Design Team this month. I mixed pastel colours with Powertex Universal Medium for some simple Spring bottle vases. I like to mix my Powertex colours but it’s not familiar to everyone so here’s a short guide to Powertex colour mixing! (more…)
What is Powertex? Powertex universal medium is a mixed media art and craft supply that is a fabric hardener, paint and adhesive. The range of products includes fabric hardeners, texture mediums and different colour pigments and more. Powertex for beginners If you’re a beginner, here are some links to help 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…
If you’ve been to my Powertex workshops you know there can be a lot to remember! These notes were originally put together for my students to use after a workshop. Now, I’ve gathered all my tips and tricks for using Powertex into a guide for beginners. Whether you’ve been to Read more…
Creating seasonal decorations like this Autumn wreath is easy with Powertex. The fabric hardener is also weatherproof after three weeks so it’s the perfect product if you want to decorate your front door or garden. Use any Autumnal embellishments and shapes to customise your piece or create for any season.
Powertex Universal Medium can be used on almost any surface and for a range of art or craft projects. It’s different from some other art supplies so I’m answering some of the questions that come up about using Powertex.