Create a Powertex art background with Ivory Powertex and Bister Powertex products are versatile for creating textured, mixed media art. Use Bister with Ivory Powertex Universal Medium as a background to add a hint of colour and texture then add heavy textured layers. This piece is a finished example of Read more…
Powertex rust art is about creating organic and natural textures. This abstract art starts out playing with Bister sprays and Rusty Powder with no plan. I took my favourite colours and tools and so I was still in my comfort zone. Create your own Bister and rust art by building Read more…
Stone Art is a paper based product from Powertex. The powdery consistency can be used to create a stone texture but it can also be mixed with Powertex Universal Medium to make an air drying clay. In structured and mixed media art it creates a fine organic texture.
Easy Structure paste techniques I use Easy Structure to introduce a range of texture techniques into my mixed media art. Easy Structure from Powertex is a heavy paste that sets hard and can even hold embellishments and deep textures. With Easy Structure you can make hard wearing layers that don’t Read more…
Powertex Easy Structure Here are some examples of how I use Powertex Easy Structure in my art. It’s a hard wearing, heavy texture paste that is easily combined with other Powertex products. Here are some ways I use it to create unique textured abstract art. Grab some palette knives, old Read more…
Five ways to use Powertex Universal Medium If you have seen Powertex art or sculpture you might have noticed it has a wide range of uses. Its properties are perfect for sculpture, mixed media and structured art and for projects for outside. Here are five ways that I have used Read more…
5 ways to add colour to your Powertex art I use a variety of Powertex products in my art. As a beginner, some of the products might be unfamiliar to you too. Here’s a quick guide to choosing colour products for your Powertex mixed media art or craft. Powder pigments 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 beginner guide. Whether you’ve been to a Read more…
Hand-making Christmas decorations, like Powertex wreaths, is popular for a reason. We get to make things and have a use for our creations. We can bring them out year after year and pass them on to family. I created a Powertex Christmas wreath for the Powertex UK design team using Read more…
Powertex Universal Medium Powertex Universal Medium is a unique product that has completely changed the way I make art. It’s also known as Powertex Fabric Hardener but it’s the same product. There’s a whole range of Powertex products that work together to create textured art and extraordinary crafts. Would you Read more…