Monthly Archives: May 2017

Could I win the Turner prize?

Over the years I have made more than my fair share of unusual items but one of my favourites is illuminated Makeup Mirrors which I craft for one of the leading professional Makeup Suppliers http://www.backstageshop.co.uk and their subsidiary http://www.fitzrobbie.co.uk  who also sell … Continue reading

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The Final Bite

Finally the last part of the Ultimate Bacon sandwich Trilogy has been posted. If you have not been keeping up with this, its where I make most of the ingredients which are then brought together to create what is the … Continue reading

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A Letter to Marks and Spencer

For those of you reading this in far flung and exotic locations (if you live in North London everywhere else seems exotic) Marks and Spencer is a Major Chain retailer and whilst you may not know the names I suspect … Continue reading

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George Clooneys Rival ?

The second instalment of My Ultimate Bacon Sandwich video has now been posted and is available for your viewing pleasure at If you don’t know about this project, its where I have made a video trilogy breaking down a bacon sandwich … Continue reading

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My Kingdom for a Bacon Sandwich

Its time to unleash the experiment on the world and publish the first of the Bacon Sandwich videos, a slight detour from my usual video fare, but combines my love of making things with my love of cooking. I am … Continue reading

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Does my bum look big in this?

You wont be at all surprised to know that as a Middle Aged Man who spends large portions of his life wearing paint spattered overalls looking at my image in a mirror is not something that’s important too me. I comb my … Continue reading

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Instant Art

I’m I have spent the weekend working at a Professional Makeup Artists Trade Fair @umaexpo supporting a customer http://www.backstageshop.co.uk who as well as being a leading supplier of Theatre / Film Makeup and Special effects sell a lot of mirrors … Continue reading

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