You dreamt of seeing your name in lights until you had to spend a week smelling imaginary lemons in acting class.

Now there’s another method. Commission Neon Circus to turn your name, favourite phrase or a design of choice (nothing is too complex) into a glowing work of art.

Send in a scan in your own handwriting or let one of the designers put pen to paper. Select a colour, check a proof, and the glass benders will work their magic with luminous tubes. Then they’ll arrange for the neon to arrive safely at your door within two weeks.

You can mount the finished product on high-density foam, acrylic or straight onto the wall.

It’s pure drama.

Available by phone order (01799 598080), from £350. To see styles and for more information, go to neoncircus.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Neon Circus