One week ago, we opened the doors to Maker Faire OC 2026—and what a weekend it was!
Thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, maker, and guest who helped make Year 5 so special. Your creativity, energy, and support made this our best Maker Faire OC yet!
#MakerFaireOC#MFOC2026#Year5#MakerCommunity#ThankYou
Nice meeting Greg from @Cookiecad at the @MakerFaireOC last weekend. 😊 I hadn't tried their filament yet, but I love their colors. My daughter picked out a spool of Vanilla Redberry that we took home. We chose a few of my models to print and the filament looks fantastic! 🤍🩷
Some practical #3DPrinting last weekend worked very well in my classroom for a few different activities last week. I have 46 seats this year for my largest class, so my other classes have extra desks. I made some for other teachers too. Model coming soon to @Cults3D.
Distributed my annual Yellow Ribbon Week keychains to all of my students this week. 😊 Through various events as a school, we take the opportunity to discuss suicide prevention and promote positive mental health. 🎗️💛
In 2022 the #3DPrinting community raised over $5000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational. See the article at @3DWithUs linked in comments. STL files free at @Cults3D, also linked in comments.
It's taken me three weeks since the start of school to catch my breath. Always a whirlwind in August!
My "BRB Post" has worked very well when students sign out to use the restroom. They place this on their desk and we can more easily track only one out at a time. I've printed several more for other teachers already! The bright @PrintedSolid colors make it easy to spot among 40 students. Model coming soon to @Cults3D.
Getting ready for the start of school on Tuesday! I designed this new item for my classroom this weekend. I'll explain and share more photos later. I can't believe it's the end of summer already!
Getting ready for the start of school on Tuesday! I designed this new item for my classroom this weekend. I'll explain and share more photos later. I can't believe it's the end of summer already!
It's really cool when you see that @David_Tobin and the @GunOwnersCA have been talking about how ridiculous California AB2047 is. I'm *very* thankful for the work David is doing leading the opposition of this privacy nightmare of a bill.
gunownersca.com/news/ab-2047…
It's really cool when you see that @David_Tobin and the @GunOwnersCA have been talking about how ridiculous California AB2047 is. I'm *very* thankful for the work David is doing leading the opposition of this privacy nightmare of a bill.
gunownersca.com/news/ab-2047…
🎉 New Post! "Squeezer Set" ☀️
My spin on the toothpaste squeezer. Our sunscreen is a tough squeeze this summer and we decided that different widths work well as a set. Now I have little gifts for friends and family this summer too! Model at @Cults3D. Link bio and comments. #3DPrinting
Since my inspiration was sunscreen, I felt compelled to print in bright summer colors. @PrintedSolid Yellow Bird, Cyan, Safety Orange, & White. I also made a very cute set with filament swaps too! More photos in post at @Cults3D: cults3d.com/:4649111
💛💙🧡🤍 #3DPrinting
🎉 New Post!
I made this "Straight Sword" for a friend's costume. Most of what I found online was too fancy and/or looked unprintable. Easier (and more fun) to design my own! Prints in two parts with single extrusion, and I didn't need glue. At @Cults3D. Link in bio & comments.
🎉 New Post!
I made this "Straight Sword" for a friend's costume. Most of what I found online was too fancy and/or looked unprintable. Easier (and more fun) to design my own! Prints in two parts with single extrusion, and I didn't need glue. At @Cults3D. Link in bio & comments.
To make it large, I utilized the diagonal of my @Prusa3D XL. We printed in @Prusament Galaxy Black and @Hatchbox3D Silver PLA. The pieces slide together. A smaller model is posted too for MK4S size printers. STLs at @Cults3D: cults3d.com/:4644467
The resource page for the California bill has been updated. Please share and reach out. The Legislative Portal is read by all analysts on the bill. the3dprintingnerd.com/ab2047