Powertex Rusty Powder in mixed media art Mixed media artists love rust effects for their organic textures and colours that look great whether applied to details or whole projects. It’s the perfect effect for steampunk, grunge and industrial themed art. Mixed media rust with Powertex Rusty Powder is full of Read more…
Painting with Powertex Painting with Powertex Universal Medium is great if you like to use mixed media, texture or structure. This liquid medium behaves as a heavy paint, adhesive and hardener. Here are some ideas for using Powertex to create paintings on canvas. Powertex, Stone Art and dry pigments Start Read more…
Jinny Holt from Mum’s Shed Jinny Holt is a Powertex tutor and Powertex Design Team member but she has a range of extraordinary creative talents. You can find examples of her fantastic art and crafts at Mum’s Shed on Blogger and Facebook as well as reading her Powertex UK blogs. Read more…
Mixed media art with Powertex Universal Medium is easy because it’s a product that does everything. It’s a fabric hardener, adhesive and paint all in one. (more…)
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 Read more…
Anna is the artist and designer behind Rosehart Studio in Kent, UK. She has a recognisable, colourful style and great attention to detail in her work, from handmade journals to carefully illustrated greeting cards. (more…)
This pocket watch project originally appeared on the Powertex UK blog during a Wonderland themed month. (more…)
This Powertex treasure tree was originally made for the Powertex design team and appeared on the Powertex UK blog. The theme of the month was keepsakes. (more…)
I was asked for some tips on adding colour to projects made with Ivory or White Powertex. A customer had made a fabric sculpture but was unhappy with how the colours looked. When she explained, I knew exactly what she meant because I’d had the same problem!
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Using Powertex with an MDF base for Powertex This lovely Powertex seahorse project uses two simple techniques to make amazing textures and stunning colour effects. I’m using a pre-cut MDF base from Powertex UK in the shape of a seahorse but this project will work with any shape template. This Read more…