Tutor Challenge

Our tutors were given a challenge at this years Tutor retreat at Powertex Hq. Each person bought an item in which they had to reuse and turn into a wonderful work of art. Here are just a few of the projects created. We hope these ideas inspire and show you that all you need a …

From Special to Steampunk Extra Special by Abigail Lagden

From Special to Steampunk Extra Special by Abigail Lagden One of the many things I love about Powertex is how easy it is to take old and unwanted items and turn them into something spectacular. But it doesn't have to be unwanted items, you can also take cherished, sentimental items and preserve them by incorporating them …

Steampunk Jewellery Plier Stands (by Anne)

I have been meaning to decorate my jewellery plier stands for ages and finally got them finished. I had a bit of a problem with these in that they started off as a plain varnished wood surface. I initially coated them with white Gesso with a view to painting them with acrylics. However, the Gesso …

Altered Time

WOW what a cold and long winter we've had here in the UK and it's something we don't get very often - Time just seemed to drag on and on ... which brings me timely to my latest blog (Corny I know hahaha)! Using the fabulous March  Project Pack  I had oodles of fun creating this Pocket Watch …

It’s Owl a bit punky

Hi there Fi here having some fun with the January Owl project pack from Powertex UK. This kit is a bit of Owl-right! Lots of luscious embellishments and a super MDF base kit that will be a great outdoor decoration once the spring comes and the owl has had time to fully cure (about 4 …

I will “Owlways” love you – a Valentines project

Hello there everyone I hope you had a very Happy Christmas and that this New Year brings you everything you need. To start you off on your 2018 creative adventures here is a little Valentines step by step project using the Powertex UK Owl kit and a few extras.  Have fun and don't forget to …

I will "Owlways" love you – a Valentines project

Hello there everyone I hope you had a very Happy Christmas and that this New Year brings you everything you need. To start you off on your 2018 creative adventures here is a little Valentines step by step project using the Powertex UK Owl kit and a few extras.  Have fun and don't forget to …

Fi Potter’s Powertex Hat

Hi there long time no see! I took a nice break and enjoyed 2 weeks in Cornwall in September and October just seemed to disappear!  Then November came along with a fabulous Hobby show at the NEC and I had a great time with the Powertex UK team demonstrating all kinds of texy things. There …

Mixed Media Steampunk ‘Key to my Heart’ Journal Project

 This little Steampunk inspired heart journal definitely has the key to my heart. I just loves it!   So I absolutely love the idea of steampunk. What is steampunk? 'a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting and typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology.' What better combination than Powertex and steampunk …