A creative young man, Thomas Thwaites did, and documented the process all the way. The project has been exhibited at various locations, including London, Rotterdam, Dublin and Lancaster. Very clever.
‘I'm Thomas Thwaites and I'm trying to build a toaster, from scratch - beginning by mining the raw materials and ending with a product that Argos sells for only £3.99. A toaster. After some research I have determined that I will need the following materials to make a toaster. Copper, to make the pins of the electric plug, the cord, and internal wires. Iron to make the steel grilling apparatus, and the spring to pop up the toast. Nickel to make the heating element. Mica (a mineral a bit like slate) around which the heating element is wound, and of course plastic for the plug and cord insulation, and for the all important sleek looking casing.’
The end result: 
versus
the Argos Value Range 2 Slice Toaster:
Argos Value Range 2 Slice Toaster from Thomas Thwaites on Vimeo.
Learnings: specialisation and the division of labour has its uses.
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