Tulle is that lightweight, very fine netting, commonly used for veils, wedding gowns and ballet tutus.

He then irons over it to keep them in place.

London-born designer and artist Benjamin Shine has always had a prodigious talent.

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At 13 he won an art scholarship to Cheltenham College.

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