The start of a new year always brings a quiet sense of possibility — not the pressure to reinvent everything overnight, but the gentle excitement of new ideas, steady growth, and fresh creative energy. For Ant & Grace, the New Year is less about dramatic resolutions and more about small, meaningful steps forward.

We’re still a young business, still growing, still learning as we go — and that’s something we’re proud of. Every print, every experiment, every new technique is shaping what we’re becoming. So as we welcome the year ahead, we wanted to share where we’re heading, what we’re excited about, and how this next chapter is shaping up.

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A Fresh Canvas, Not a Complete Reset

January often gets treated like a clean slate, but at Ant & Grace, we see it differently.
We don’t want to start over — we want to build on what we’ve already begun.

Last year taught us:

• what designs our customers loved most

• which prints sparked the most excitement

• how our gothic pieces have their own little fanbase

• how modern, minimalist décor has started to grow with us

• which shapes and styles we want to explore further

• and how many possibilities still lie ahead in the world of 3D printing

So this year isn’t about changing direction — it’s about sharpening, refining, and expanding.

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What We’ll Be Creating More of This Year

We’ve learned that customers enjoy a mix of gothic, modern, contemporary, and thematic pieces — so this year, we’re leaning into all of it, with intention and balance.

🖤 More Gothic Décor

Because let’s be honest — gothic design feels magical all year round.
Expect:

• more wall plaques

• stylised skulls

• gothic ornaments

• intricate patterns

• deeper tones and dramatic silhouettes

• and some designs that push the gothic aesthetic into new territory

We’re refining the details, exploring new dimensions, and releasing gothic pieces that feel artistic and atmospheric, not seasonal or novelty.

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⚪ More Modern & Minimal Sculptures

Our modern and contemporary prints are growing beautifully, and this year we want to take them further.

We’re planning:

• clean sculptural pieces

• tall minimalist ornaments

• geometric centrepieces

• smooth matte-finish décor

• contemporary vases in new shapes and sizes

These pieces are perfect for customers who want something stylish, simple, and beautifully made.

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📐 More Geometric Designs

Geometric décor never goes out of style — and with 3D printing, the possibilities are limitless.

This year we aim to explore:

• symmetrical structures

• angular ornaments

• modern desk décor

• shelf-styling pieces

• shapes that play with light and shadow

These pieces blend modern art with mathematical precision — perfect for both home and office spaces.

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🌿 More Nature-Inspired Shapes

Curves, flowing lines, organic silhouettes…
We’re planning to create more pieces inspired by nature and movement — gentle, calming, and ideal for modern homes.

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Our Big Creative Goal: Metal Work & Casting

Last year, we dipped our toes into metal casting — testing moulds, metal powders, and hybrid materials. This year, we’re taking it a step further.

We’re not rushing.
We’re not promising huge collections.
But we are excited to grow in this direction.

Our goals include:

• experimenting with lost-PLA casting

• trying more cold-cast bronze, aluminium, and brass

• creating metal versions of popular gothic pieces

• designing modern cast-metal ornaments

• exploring small limited-edition metal drops

It’s early days, but the potential is too exciting to ignore.

Metal brings weight, presence, and a sense of permanence that complements 3D printing beautifully — especially for gothic and sculptural designs.

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More Customisation Options

One of the biggest joys of 3D printing is how personal it can be.
This year we hope to offer:

• more custom sizing

• more colour options

• more personalised requests

• more bespoke shapes

• themed print sets

• matching collections for shelves and walls

We love working with customers to bring their ideas to life — and we want to make that even easier.

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Slow, Steady Website Growth

We’re not rushing the website, but we are building it piece by piece.
In the New Year we’ll continue adding:

• a cleaner product layout

• collections (gothic, modern, geometric, etc.)

• a blog section

• helpful info for new customers

• before/after photos

• styling guides

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s progress.

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What This New Year Means to Us

More than anything, this year feels like a continuation of a journey we genuinely love. Ant & Grace isn’t a big operation with huge teams and expensive equipment — it’s something real, something personal, something built with passion.

Our printers run in the background of everyday life.
Our studio is a mix of creativity and controlled chaos.
Our ideas come from a blend of inspiration, curiosity, and late-night “what if we tried this?” moments.

And slowly, piece by piece, it’s becoming a brand we’re proud to share with the world.

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A Simple Thank You — Again

We can’t step into a new year without saying thank you to the people who helped us get here.

You don’t need to buy a lot to support a small business.
Sometimes support looks like:

• liking a post

• leaving a comment

• sending a message

• telling a friend

• or even just being excited about what we create

Every bit of it makes a difference.

And this year, we hope you’ll stay with us as we grow — not fast, not perfectly, but steadily and creatively.

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Here’s to a Year of Making, Learning & Enjoying the Journey

As we step into the New Year, we’re not looking for dramatic transformation.
We’re looking forward to:

• new designs

• new materials

• new customers

• new discoveries

• new creative experiments

And most importantly, a year of creating things that make people happy to bring into their homes.

From our studio to yours…

Happy New Year — here’s to a year of creativity, curiosity, and small steps that lead to beautiful things.

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