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Fun with Fire

“Fun with fire” or “The Old Blokes Kitchen rides again”. February is becoming one of my favourite months, nothing is growing in the garden, so when I do get some time off, I have time to play and experiment which this weekend … Continue reading

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Grow your own Baskets

After many hours of discussion and pouring through catalogues to select the right species of tree we have now finally finished planting what is going to become the woods at the bottom of the garden. As someone who works with … Continue reading

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Let there be light

    January is always a cold month, just the time to come out of my nice warm workshop to assist my good friends at http://www.trafalgarlighting.co.uk with the Canary Wharf Winter lights Festival. 30 world famous artists install artworks on … Continue reading

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Bargehouse

In a past life I used to be a Theatrical Lighting Engineer, although I became known for using theatrical techniques and equipment but not necessarily in a Theatre. Over the years I have lit countless artworks and buildings, I still … Continue reading

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall

As they say in all the best fairy tales. Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all, to which the answer is obvious. Now I bring this to your attention not because I want you to … Continue reading

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How to make a Garden Grill – The Video

In the summer frustrated by once again needing to replace my barbecue, I set out to make one, and if I am going to make one lets see if I can improve on the design and efficiency. Inspired by an … Continue reading

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Middle Aged Romance – The Video

Part two of the Grand Romantic Gesture Video is now available to view, just follow the link. Part two shows step by step instructions on how to take a Food Safe silicon mould  from the wood carving or anything else … Continue reading

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How to make a Silicone Cake Tin

If you have come across my work before you will know that I like to video my projects and post them on my you tube channel “heritagecraft”. My latest project is entitled AGrand Romantic Gesture. I take as my starting … Continue reading

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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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