Bister Mister Spray Tray

A crafter can never have too much storage and what is nicer than decorating your own?  I'm making quite a few bits at the moment in an effort to make my tiny weeny art space more colourful and more organised.  My latest piece is done with Powertex. I made the kit up and then coated …

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 …

Technology – enabler or thief?

Hello there Over the summer I got to spend time with some of the younger members of our family and their friends. It was lovely to get some playtime or so I thought. They all arrived armed with their latest ‘couldn’t be without’ gadgets ps3, ipads, mums iPhone to name but a few.After a fizzy …

Nefertiti’s Collar

Powertex - Nefertiti's CollarHi all,  I thought it was time to share a couple of my projects from Powertex UK's recent Egyptian themed shows on Hochanda.So today I'm going to share how I made Nefertiti's gemstone collar.  Not real gemstones of course but made with Black Powertex and  3D sand.  I mixed the Powertex and Sand to …

Sophies Summer Superhero Project – Part 1

Sophie's Summer Superhero Project - Part 1 Hi there I hope you are having a great summer with lots of creative fun!  I am having fun with my granddaughter Sophie and this weekend we have started on a major Powertex project.  Let me introduce you to Sophie aged 7 and a half!  [She told me the …

Mermaid with a Message by Fi Potter

Hi there hope you are having a great summer so far...I have been loving this gorgeous warmth! My favourite place is the beach, I love beach combing and seeing what's been washed up that can be used in art like bits of wood and sea glass.  But more and more I feel sad that our …

Perfectly Pink Powertex Jellyfish

PERFECTLY PINK POWERTEX JELLYFISHI'm loving the POWERTEX shows on HOCHANDA today and I hope you are too!  Tracey and Anna have done us proud and I am so inspired! A day without Powertex is a day...well let's not even go there!So here's another project to help you create your own Powertex art work.  It's time for …

A Window on Jurassic

A Window into Jurassic One of our many "favourite" locations on the English South Coast is the cliffs along Burton Brandstock and eastward to Lyme Regis.  I love the contrast between the types of rock and their the colours and the little secrets of the past they reveal.  I remember one of our visits to …

How to decorate a Mirror Tile

Hi all here I am again with another idea for using Powertex Fabric Hardener and the fabulous new flower and leaf moulds, exclusive to Powertex . I have also used Stone Art to create an attractive border.This time I am sharing something quite different, very simple but effective. I really love the idea of transforming something …

Something in the style of an artist I admire

‘Something in the style of an artist I admire.’ Hi Birdy Heywood here again with another Blog. As a member of the Powertex Design Team 2017 we were asked to pick 4 subjects to cover for our blogs. One option I chose was ‘something in the style of an artist I admire.’ There are many, …