3D printed home wares...

I've long been fascinated with 3D printing. The options are limitless but at the moment the printers still seem to be making quite crude images and they haven't found much use for them. These vases, tea sets and bowls by Matthew Plummer-Fernandez are just beautiful. He's a young graduate and I really hope these take off for him.

And now for something completely different...

X-Tape: The most attractive packing tape there is. I can't find a European supplier, but it has made its way to America. I've ordered the belt model, so I'll report back as to stickiness and quality.

Spectacular sheeting...

What it says on the tin...

Festival frivolities...

Wish to avoid tent related amnesia this festival season?

Field Candy to the rescue with their eye catching, witty and memorable tents. Not only will you be able to find yours, but other people are unlikely to come stumbling in. And they are cooler than Kate Moss in sequinned short shorts.

In BBC like non bias reporting, I should point out that "other tents are available".

For more novelty value there is:

The VW Kombi Camper, which at £299 seems a bit of a bargain. 

Fred's Tents will print the inside of tents:

Heritage Tents run a sweet number in medieval stylee pavilions:

This Dr Who tent's sides unzip to make it a full sized 3/4 person tent:

And whilst on British icons, there is the Tube Tent:

And "Tentanic"

Viking style tents are also very striking:

As are replica Tipis and Tipi styles