The Powertex UK Mixed Media Magazine
Free Mixed Media Magazine showcasing the work of the Powertex UK design team.
Designed by Jill Cullum When given the brief "A Winter's Tale" to create a blog, there were many things that sprung to mind. However, my love of everything cute, and recent obsessions with mice, led me to create this Powertex birdhouse. Materials Powertex Fabric Hardener in blackPowertex Powercolor Pigments of your choiceWooden BaseBirdhouse - mdfCeramic … Continue reading Powertex birdhouse
If you're looking for Powertex craft and mixed media projects for Christmas or Winter home decorations then we've got what you need. These projects have all been featured in the Powertex UK Magazine with step by step tutorials to show you how to make them. The Design Team have created some beautiful projects for you … Continue reading Powertex Christmas decorations
By Jill Cullum This month I was asked to write an article about whose art influences me. As an artist this made me think and question, am I an artist or a crafter? I have been a crafter for many years and have recently crossed the line from crafter to artist in some of my … Continue reading Who or what influences my artwork?
Designer: Jill Cullum When I received the mould for the Cow Skull and Flowers I was immediately drawn to a Native American reservation. Speaking to a friend she told me it reminded her of the Navajo tribe. When I searched this I found the colours used in their art and pottery were beautifully vibrant. What better … Continue reading Cow skull and flowers wall hanging
Designer: Jill Cullum This month, for my article I was asked to do a 'remake' of another design team member's step-by-step article. I love canvas work and came across this Powertex winter scene by Kore Sage, whilst searching through the vast choice of inspiration. I immediately fell in love with the effects, decision made! Winter … Continue reading Winter Scene with Powertex Snow
In August our product of the month is the Masai Collection. This is a collection of plaster head/busts that can be used to create stunning figurines and statues. You may have seen "Agnes" recently on our Hochanda tv shows. The plaster pieces can be painted with Powertex Fabric Hardener and attached to a stand with … Continue reading Masai Collection
Designer - Jill Cullum Powertex is at it's best when used to upcycle/recycle items we would normally pop in the bin. It is perfect for transforming everyday objects into a sculpture, either for the house or garden. Powertex dog by Jill Cullum When I was asked to make a 3d animal from recycled materials, I … Continue reading Powertex Dog from recycled items
My inspiration for this article about crafting with children, came from looking for wall art for our new studio. I kept coming across a saying by Pablo Picasso - Every Child is an Artist. With summer holidays approaching, what better way to keep children occupied, than letting them loose with some art. This also got … Continue reading Crafting with Children
Product of the Month for July 2019 Easy 3D comes as a heavy powder that is mixed with Powertex Fabric Hardener to create a clay. The clay is like dough and can be applied to canvas art as well as sculpture. It's designed to crack as it dries which can leave deep cracked textures in … Continue reading Powertex Easy 3D Flex
A fantasy planet Designer - Jill Cullum Powertex Planet in the Night Sky by Jill Cullum For my planet in the night sky, inspiration came from warm summer nights, sat in the garden, looking out for shooting stars. I decided to try and replicate one of the planets. Hmmm, once started though, my imagination overtook … Continue reading Planet in the Night Sky
