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If it looks like a duck ……
There is an old saying that goes ” If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck” and as a rule I can go with that. However I have just spent four days … Continue reading
Is it a book or is it a film?
For some time I have been having discussions with http://www.heritagecraft.co.uk about the formats to use for our new publications, Do we put everything on video, is it a book, and how do we earn a living, a problem far cleverer people … Continue reading
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Tagged art, author, bag maker, belt, Book, business, leather, leather. handbag, leatherwork, publisher, thomas green, tom green, video, work
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Now that is unusual
In my workshop I get used to being asked to make unusual things, as a heritage craftsmen I meet a wide selection of interesting folk all of whom need interesting things made which they cant get anywhere else. If you … Continue reading
Looking in a Mirror
One of my regular customers is Trafalgar Lighting (www.trafalgarlighting.co.uk) a Theatrical Equipment Hire company based in North London, for whom I make all manner of bits and pieces. One of their popular hire items is Illuminated Makeup Mirrors used for films … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, author, business, carpentry, cosmethic, diy, fashion, film, makeup, middle aged, mirror, theatre, tom green
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Naked Man in Bath
Finally after many months of work, the Hot Tub is complete, its plumbed into the wood fired water heater, I had a big pile of wood off cuts, and no one wanted me all day. Perfect The weather forecast was dubious … Continue reading
I want to be an apprentice
Occasionally life smiles upon you, and this week was one of those occasions. I was lucky to go with a party of fellow wheelwrights to an after hours private view around the Royal Mews, escorted by their coachmen. For the want … Continue reading
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Man with Rubber Duck
The advantage of a long weekend is you can get a lot done, and so as you can see the Hot Tub project nears completion, with the structure of the tub complete, along with the seats. I have never actually … Continue reading
It seemed like such a good idea
It seemed liked such a good idea at the time, a cedar wood hot tub for the garden, in principle a straight forward project, no fancy joints, just wood with just a little bit of easy plumbing. I started with the base, … Continue reading
Do people still buy books?
For a long time now I have been working on a book about leather craft, and have been slowly gathering content. Over the same time I have made a number of videos, posted them on you tube, which if I … Continue reading
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Tagged amazon, art, author, bag maker, blacksmith, Book, craft, design, money, publishing, thomas green, tom green, video
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Put an Old Man out of his Misery
some days you just have to put aside all thoughts of hedonistic pleasure, in my workshop knocking seven bells out of bits of wood, and instead concentrate on earning your daily crust. Which is why I am spending the weekend helping at … Continue reading
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