I love being part of the Powertex Design Team for 2018. Part of the reason I love it so much is that it is a great team to be a part of. So I thought it would be nice to promote the work of some of my lovely team members. Annette Smyth is the very talented Powertex tutor who covers the Warwickshire area, and she has agreed to share one of her projects here:
Powertex Sea Horse
Hello
My name is Annette Smyth and I am a Creative Adventurer. Donna and I met through the Powertex tutor network and design team where we both create step by step projects using the Powertex range. Donna has kindly given me this opportunity to share one of my latest makes with you.
One of my favourite things to do is to browse the local recycling shops for unusual items that scream out to be transformed into something other than what they currently are.
Metal tea light stand before Powertex
On a recent visit I found this metal tea light stand that was crying out to become a beautiful seahorse. A steal at a mere 50p this little beauty was soon sitting in the studio ready for its transformation.
I started by cutting off the flat candle base on the top. My trusty hacksaw from Poundland (other pound shops are available!) was just the tool for the job.
Seahorse starting to take shape ready for Powertex
Then using tin foil, I padded out the body and the face, then covered the whole piece with masking tape. I then painted this with a coat of blue Powertex.
First layer of Powertex and already looking good
I wrapped a recycled sari fabric, that had been dipped in transparent Powertex, around the whole figure and set it aside to dry
I added a mixture of Ivory Powertex, paper towel, sand, medium and large balls to the base and sprayed with green bister.
Powertex Seahorse almost complete
When this was completely dry, I used terragreen and bronze gold pigments, along with easy varnish to dry brush the highlights onto the folds and the base.
I liked it, but something was missing….I decided to go back and add glass eyes.
That’s better! completed Powertex seahorse
Now I was happy and my little seahorse proudly sits in the bathroom window.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this blog and that it has inspired you to try an upcycling project of your own. Don’t forget to post your makes on the Powertex Studio facebook group, we would love to see what you make.
Happy Creative Adventures
Annette x
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