A Very 'Fern' Christmas: Why Your Festive Decor Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth

Let's be honest: there's a strange paradox at Christmas. We celebrate the beauty of nature with trees and winter walks, yet we also create a mountain of waste.

Every January, bin lorries are full of broken plastic baubles, tangled tinsel, and flimsy decorations that didn't even last a full 12 days. It's a cycle of buy, break, and bin that's pretty terrible for the planet.

But what if your festive decor could be different? What if it could be both beautiful and sustainable?

At Fiction and Ferns, we believe it can. Our 3D printed items aren't just for everyday; they're a way to make your Christmas greener, more personal, and far more durable.

1. Ditching the "Big Box" Waste

Think about how traditional decorations are made. A factory on the other side of the world mass-produces millions of identical plastic items. They're shipped across the ocean, wrapped in more plastic, and designed to be so cheap that you don't mind throwing them away.

3D printing flips that entire model on its head.

It’s an "additive" process, meaning we build your decoration layer by layer. There are no off-cuts, no carving from a bigger block. We use only the material needed to create your item.

Better yet, we make everything on-demand, right here in the UK. No giant warehouses, no overproduction, and a fraction of the carbon footprint.

2. The "Plastic" is Actually Plants

Here’s the part we love to tell people. When we say "plastic," we’re not talking about the oil-based stuff.

Our items are crafted from PLA (Poly-lactic Acid), a bio-plastic made from renewable, plant-based resources like corn starch or sugarcane.

This means you can decorate your tree with stunning, intricate designs that are not only non-toxic but also come from a sustainable source. It's the perfect way to honour the "fern" in Fiction and Ferns—bringing nature-inspired materials into your home.

3. Decor That Lasts (Seriously)

"Sustainable" doesn't just mean "made from plants." It also means durable.

How many times have you opened your box of decorations, only to find a handful of shattered glass baubles or a snapped plastic reindeer?

Our 3D printed decorations are different. They are lightweight but incredibly strong and robust. They can survive a fall from the tree, an attack from a curious cat, or a tight squeeze in the storage box.

This isn't disposable decor. This is a set of "forever" decorations. You'll be hanging these same, beautiful items on your tree for years to come—and that's the truest form of sustainability.

4. Find Your Own "Fiction"

Here's the best part: you're not limited to the same old red and green baubles everyone else has.

3D printing allows for incredible detail and unique designs that mass production just can't replicate. We're talking intricate geometric shapes, minimalist ornaments, fantasy-inspired figures, and modern, stylish decor.

You get to express your own personality—your "fiction"—rather than just buying what's on the shelf.

This Year, Decorate with a Conscience

Choosing 3D printed decorations means you're supporting a small UK business, rejecting wasteful mass production, and investing in durable, plant-based items you'll love for decades.

So before you head out to buy another box of flimsy tinsel, why not have a browse of our Festive Decorations collection?

From unique tree ornaments to beautiful planters that make the perfect green gift, you can have a very merry—and very 'fern'—Christmas.