Gift & Receive

07/09/2026

Change is a-coming at Gift & Receive…

We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and there’s plenty happening!

A new-look space
New services
More ways to create
More learning opportunities
And a few things we’re keeping under wraps for now…

Gift & Receive is changing, growing and getting ready for the next chapter.

Keep watching… we’ve got plenty to reveal!

07/09/2026

THIS WEEK’S MINI HAS ARRIVED!

Galloping into our Mini family this week is our Horse!

This little guy has officially earned his pride of place in his very own space, joining the turtle, orca, pigeon, lizard and the rest of our growing Mini collection.

Every Monday the family gets a little bit bigger… and we’ve still got plenty more to come!

Welcome to the family, Horse!

Now the big question… what animal should we add next?

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06/09/2026

What Is a 3D Printer Nozzle Actually Doing While Your Printer Is Printing?

If you've ever stood and watched a 3D printer working, it can almost look like the nozzle is simply drawing an object into existence. But there's actually quite a lot happening between the filament sitting on the spool and that finished model appearing on the build plate. So, what is the nozzle actually doing? It Starts With the Filament Your filament begins on the spool as a long strand of plastic....

If you’ve ever stood and watched a 3D printer working, it can almost look like the nozzle is simply drawing an object into existence.But there’s actually quite a lot happening between t…

04/09/2026

👀 Come behind the scenes with us!

Join us while we put together some of our brand-new items ready for the shop! 🛠️🖨️

A little look at what goes on behind the scenes at Gift & Receive… and maybe a sneak peek at what’s coming next! 👀

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03/09/2026

🐌 NEW IN – AFRICAN LAND SNAIL! 🐌

Our African Land Snail display is £50 and is absolutely packed with little details — from the giant snail and food bowl to the hidden area filled with eggs and tiny baby snails!

The one pictured is currently made up and available in the shop, so pop in and have a proper look!

💷 £50
📍 Gift & Receive – Emporium M33, Sale
💬 Message us if you'd like one!

Who knows a snail lover who NEEDS this? 👇🐌💚

01/09/2026

WE HAVE A WINNER!
A massive well done to Victoria Amy, who has won this month’s competition!
Victoria has won a FREE 3D Printing Lesson at Gift & Receive

We’ll get you booked in and ready to design, create and print!
Thank you to everyone who entered. Keep an eye on the page because another competition will be coming soon!

01/09/2026

👀 A quick behind-the-scenes look before we open!

Let’s have a little look around and see what we’ve got in the shop today… 👀🖨️

If you’ve not visited us before, you’ll find Gift & Receive inside Emporium M33 in Sale, just near the Town Hall on Tatton Road.

Come in, have a browse and see what we’ve been 3D printing! 😁

31/08/2026

📘 FREE KINDLE BOOK — 1st to 5th September!

Interested in getting started with 3D printing?

My book, 3D Printing: A Complete Beginner’s Guide, will be completely free to download on Kindle from the 1st until the 5th of September.

It covers the practical and technical basics, how to get started and common mistakes to avoid—all explained with beginners in mind.

Search Amazon for 3D Printing: A Complete Beginner’s Guide by Andrew Jenkinson and download your free copy while the offer is available!

Please feel free to share this with anyone interested in 3D printing.
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31/08/2026

THIS WEEK’S MINI HAS ARRIVED! 🦎
Meet the latest little character joining our ever-growing Mini Family — the Lizard! 💚
He’s bright green, bendy, seriously cute and has now earned his pride of place in his very own space alongside the rest of the Minis.
Our Mini Family is getting bigger every week, with a new Mini joining every Monday!
🦎 The Lizard is officially in!
Now we need to decide… who’s joining the family next Monday? 👀
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