Ghosts and Goblets for a Powertex Halloween

Hi it's Kore. Autumn brings bright days and chilly nights and of course Halloween! Powertex and Halloween go together like carved pumpkins and candles so what better to make this month than Halloween decorations. If you're looking for house ghosts, grim goblets or pocket pumpkins there's something here for you and don't worry if you're new to Powertex, these are easy too.

These makes are super simple and don't need lots of products for a Halloween packed with Powertex. Think of all the questions you'll get about how you made them!

Ghosts
Let's start super simple. These little ghosts are so easy but look fantastic hanging in groups!
You'll need:
White or Transparent Powertex
Squares of light white fabric such as muslin or cheesecloth
Black paint or marker for the eyes
Thread and needle to string them up
A bottle or similar shape, covered with cling wrap

Use Powertex on squares of fabric and drape over a bottle or similar to set overnight. Paint eyes on when dry. Use thread to hang them. Easy!

Fabric bowls
Also super easy to do and can be any size or colour you want.
You'll need:
Small bowl and cling film or plastic bag to cover it
Piece of stockinette or other fabric to use with a dark Powertex
Powder pigment such as Violet Valentine and Easy Varnish

Massage the Powertex into your fabric and drape over the upturned bowl to set. Paint with a dry mix of pigment and Easy Varnish. I'm loving the Violet Valentine metallic pigment! Remember that Powertex is non toxic so you can put dry food in your bowls but I recommend to line them with paper or cling wrap.

Pumpkins
Pumpkins are a must if you're celebrating Halloween but carving fresh Pumpkins is not for everyone.  I made these tiny table decorations using string and balloons, so you can make different sizes too.
You'll need:
Balloons
String or cotton yarn
Powertex (Red, Yellow Ochre, Bronze, Black or even Ivory) I mixed Red and Yellow Ochre
Powder pigments and Easy Varnish

Cut lengths of string to wrap around. Inflate your balloons ready to the size you want. Massage the Powertex into the string and wrap around the balloon. Use your string end to make a stalk for the top. Leave overnight to set and cut the balloons to remove. Your string should still be soft enough to shape your pumpkins. Dry brush with highlights or metallics.

Goblets
These goblets were inspired by the brilliant Jinny Holt who posted hers and reminded me that I hadn't used Stone Art on glass for a while. These are my Halloween goblets.
You'll need:
Wine glasses
Black Powertex
Stone art
Pigments in Lime mojito and Violet Valentine with Easy varnish

Paint your glasses with Black Powertex, then press on a layer of Stone Art. Wipe off excess and then add more Powertex and Stone Art until you're happy with the texture. Paint over the texture with more Powertex to seal the Stone Art. Colour with metallic pigments and a layer of Easy Varnish when dry. These have a hint of Frankenstein's monster about them.

Remember these glasses are safe to use but make sure they have had 3 weeks to cure first! Handwash gently and don't soak them.

Then all you have to do is decorate your halloween table. Have a hair raising halloween!

Don't forget to share your Halloween makes in The Powertex Studio on facebook or on Instagram with hashtag #powertex.

If you would like to see more of my Powertex projects you can find me at koresageart.com, Facebook and Instagram.

Until next time, I hope you find a little time to let your art out.
Kore x