Hi all, today I am sharing one of my projects created during
the Powertex Garden Party in July. It was an amazing weekend and I went along
with my ex’s lovely daughter Marie. Living far apart we rarely get the chance
to be together – so it was extra special to have a whole weekend crafting
together.
Others also came along with friends or family but many came
along on their own. Some were familiar with Powertex and some, like Marie, were
completely new to the medium. Whether experienced or not, travelling with
friends or alone, the Team at Powertex were wonderfully inviting and everyone
soon felt relaxed and eager to get started. Tracey gave us all fabulous
instructions to help us along the way. It was a wonderfully relaxed weekend and
we made many new friends.
The huge display of different projects from the Powertex Team
on display around the gardens was simply amazing.
I completed most of this canvas project during the weekend
but you know me – I just had to add a more embellishments and bling when I got
home. We had great fun creating layers of texture and colour.
We first painted our 12 X 12 inch canvas with Black Powertex
onto which we then built additional layers. We applied background texture layers
with Powertex treated recycled corrugate card and mesh canvas. We then created
a ‘dirty mix’ using Black Powertex, Stone Art, 3D Sand and Balls
and applied to the canvas, adding more texture by pushing in mark making tools
etc.
The Team then provided us with a ready made mix of Easy 3D Flex and Ivory Powertex.
This medium provides a gorgeous crackle texture on drying.
We were also provided with a small MDF frame and choice of small
plaster embellishment. I chose to use a skull.
We were helped and advised along the way on the easiest layout of different
textures and elements for a successful arrangement.
I added more texture to my frame with Easy 3D Flex and small
Sand and Balls. You can see the marvellous cracks that develop – yummy. We then
chose from a range of Secret Art Loft Acrylic Ink and Paints for colouring. I
chose a mix of turquoise, pinks and yellows (Acrylic Paints –
Raspberry Sorbet, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry Pie; Acrylic Inks – Raspberry,
Metallic Aqua and Aqua). These paints and inks are gorgeous and allow you to build
up lots of layers of transparent colour. I used Colortricx
Silver in Easy Varnish for
some of the dry brushing to enhance textures.
On getting home I added more embellishments to my canvas –
die cut birds, clock, circles and rings (cut from recycled thick card). I also
used the Daisies
Silicone Mould to make flowers and leaves from Powertex Clay (made with Ivory
Powertex and Stone Art). The embellishments were painted with Black Powertex
before sticking down. I also used some Easy Structure Paste
tinted with a bit of Black Powertex as a 3D ‘glue’ to stick down elements on
uneven highly textured areas.
I used some stamps from my stash to create the sentiments (using
Versamark Onyx Black Ink) and used Easycoat Matt to stick them
down and seal.
I finished with more layers of pigment and varnish, applying
with a dry brush to highlight textures. I adore the new range of pigments
from the Secret Art Loft (colours used – Interference Blue, Blue Curacao, Interference
Violet and Green Ginger). I finally added some gold and silver gilding waxes
applied with a finger (I just cannot help myself from adding more bling).
Here is Marie’s amazing canvas. I love the colours, textures
and hidden surprise elements.
We all had so much fun and between us created an amazing
array of individual and very different takes on this theme.
Bye for now, Anne x.
