Always into technology, always into interesting creativity, he set out on the path of learning about 3D printing. The more he talked about it, the more he inspired Tatiana, who has always been full of ideas about what she could create. When she saw the 3D printed earrings, she thought: "If I like them so much, surely someone else will too." Makes sense. Always committed to protecting nature, she was delighted that the material was bioplastic, which could be recycled or decomposed. "Let's give it a try," they agreed.

Rožlet's mother, an academic painter, also gave them a lot of advice and help. Severina Trošt Šprogarwho was happy to draw some jewellery designs on paper, which they transferred to Blender and then printed on the printer.

Together they took 3D printing courses and learnt about design software, and became increasingly skilled at it. The home 3D printer (yes, Rozle got it for his birthday) was being used day by day, more and more. Their efforts were noticed Matic Pajk from Katapult Metal: "Rozle, come to ZPI, you'll like this ..." He showed them the Stratasys origin one industrial 3D printer.

That was it. From then on, we see them almost every day in ZPI (Zasavski entrepreneurial incubator)where they are becoming more and more proficient with the 3D printer. It starts with drawing on paper, then transferring the image to a computer programme, preparing it for printing, printing it, followed by purification in alcohol and curing with UV light.

For startups, they solve the problem of printing prototypes, spare parts and drawing and manufacturing finished products in 3D software (Blender, FreeCad, Prusaslicer, etc.). For larger companies, they also print batches of products printed on an industrial 3D printer.

"It's great to be able to get something out of the computer - to realise the image into an actual product that you can hold in your hands," says Rožle.

What about your wishes for the future? "I don't know...," says Tatjana modestly. "We always wanted to do something, something for the environment, something to make us all feel good. To leave a mark. Like that tortoise that moves slowly but leaves a trail."

For a long time, they have been persistently looking for different paths, realising a lot of ideas, educating themselves and gaining experience in different fields, so that one day it all comes together and you find something you really love to do. Something that draws you in so much that you no longer draw a sharp line between hobby and job. What led them to this point? "I listened to a lot of motivators. I thought - if so many people have succeeded, why shouldn't everyone, if they choose? Just keep going and keep going. Someone else can't do it for you. But he can guide you."

Then, with a smile, he adds, "The key is that my family encourages me. Most of all my partner Rožle. He gives me the will and the belief that I can do it."

At Katapult METAL, which operates in the Zasavje Business Incubator, we are proud and happy to have two masters who master this great 3D printer machine. So - if you need something made of plastic printed on a 3D printer, please contact us at info@katapult.si.