Here we go again and by jove this time we have achieved lift off! Polaroid lift off that is. Let me take you on a messy journey through my first attempt at this beautiful medium.

The title suggests I can't do DIY which is not entirely true. I have been known to wield a hammer from time to time but while the results are functional they´re not particularly pretty. However, my stubborn hubris was no match for the skills necessary to convert my storage space into my new darkroom. If this resonates then this article is for you. On the other hand If you're one of “those” people who can put up shelves and shit then you can just go ahead and read this with smug abandon.

Here lies a tale of perseverance and victory. You see I’m a self proclaimed ideas person, it’s on my CV and everything so it must be true. The unfortunate thing is I´m not so good at finishing any of these totally brilliant ideas before being distracted by yet more ideas, shiny things and squirrels.

I´m starting this one with a little art history lesson for you. Don´t click away yet, it´s not a yawnfest kind of lesson, calm down, but to be able to explain where i´m going with this I first have to explain it´s roots.

This will be a mish mash of part review, tutorial and warning to all mankind about the perils of developing slide film.