Software Developer, Hiker, Vonnegut Fan, Author of Blender #3DPrinting by Example, #3DPrintopia Board Member, #1440Makers Helper...and Mom of Two! : )

Occoquan, VA
Joined May 2007
I never shared my @headamame headphones. I wanted something to remind me of one of my favorite hiking floras- Mountain Laurel, which are blooming in Virginia right now. These headphones have been bringing me joy every time I enter my office. I *love* them!
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Still working on the @hueforge color lithophane plugin, but here my first one using the @sunluofficial cmyk bundle. Came out pretty well I think, though I need to reprint the holder
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🔥 TONIGHT on #HotMakes: we’re back from @3DPrintopia but we’re not done yet! We have a TON of cool stuff coming up, plus all the HOTTEST makes to catch up on! Come hang with the crew! Join us @ 6pm Central US: youtube.com/live/szM5EGnxoCI…
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I know them! Thanks for representing Virginia!
We already knew the #3DPrinting stewards at Nova Labs were full of knowledge. Now they have a title to prove it! @nova_labs are the champions of the first Ultimate Additive Quiz Show held at 3DPrintopia! Congratulations! If you aren't familiar with the Ultimate Additive Quiz Show, teams of four put their 3D printing knowledge to the test while raising money for the @The_SMF_ . All proceeds from the Quiz Show help provide opportunities, equipment, training, and mentorship for neurodivergent young people interested in engineering and technology. A HUGE thank you to all our competitors, @LDOmotors for supplying prizes, @Polymaker_3D for providing filament to all participants, and, of course, to Joel Telling and David Tobin from @3dprintingnerd for putting together a fantastic show! Although the Quiz Show is over, the opportunity to support its cause isn't! If you missed the event or simply want to help keep the good going, please consider making a donation directly to the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation to support their mission. sanjaymortimerfoundation.org… #3DPrintopia #MakerCommunity
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Whoa. First weekend in months where I've woken up without a dozen #3DPrintopia tasks zipping around in my brain. I am just sipping coffee, listening to rain, and catching up on journaling. I miss everyone, of course, but this is rather nice too. :)
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Just an update, We moved the dates of the event to November 7th and 8th. Same times (9am-9pm EST) on both days and will be releasing the schedule soon. For those attending @3DPrintopia we will have a special little something there for early donors. New to come later on today.
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Small #3DPrintopia Easter Egg. Even though past exhibitors @3DPrintBunny and @BeardedPrinter aren't physically with us this year, their handwork is helping sooth our throats. Their models are holding lozenges in the Vendor/Exhibitor Break Area . 💙
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Replying to @3DPrintopia
@3DPrintopia is in full swing at the #PAConventionCenter! Event hours are today, Saturday, 9/26, until 5 pm, and Sunday, 9/27, from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are only available online. Get yours now ➡️brnw.ch/21x5ZaS #3DPrintopia #PhiladelphiaEvents
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1 day to go. LAST CHANCE for the Ultimate Additive Quiz Show with @joeltelling at @3DPrintopia! Win 4 @LDOmotors Delta Flyer Kits + FREE @Polymaker_3D filament with every ticket 👉 shorturl.at/aagQK 📅 26 Sept, 4 PM 📍 Philadelphia 🎟️ $25 each | $100/team of 4 #LDOMotors
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There is a little more than a day to make your purchase at the current prices. Tickets will go up September 26th. If you know someone who might want to come, now is a good time to reach out! Children (17 and under) tickets will stay free. VIP Golden Tickets for Life prices will stay the same as well. #3DPrinting #3DPrintopia Creative Commons Ticket Background Image by Alyson Hurt
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We're heading to Philly this week for @3DPrintopia! If you're somewhere in the outline you're only 1 hour (or less) from one of the BIGGEST 3D printing get togethers on the East Coast. Come visit us! 3dprintopia.com/
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3 days to go till the Ultimate Additive Quiz Show with @joeltelling at @3DPrintopia! 🏆 Win 4 @LDOmotors Delta Flyer Kits + FREE @Polymaker_3D filament with every ticket 👉 shorturl.at/aagQK 📅 26 Sept, 4 PM 📍 Philadelphia 🎟️ $25 each | $100/team of 4 #LDOMotors #Quiz
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Heading to @3DPrintopia 2026 with a MakerChip? Bring it to the Recreator3D booth! Every year, I have a hard time collecting all the amazing #MakerChips from the people I meet. This year, you get to help us build the collection and get a chance to win; a SainSmart PrintyGo 3D printer for kids! Submit your MakerChip (one only please) at the Recreator3D booth to enter the MakerChip Giveaway Exclusive! A Winner will be drawn Sunday before the show ends and your prize will be given to you at the show... Huge thanks to @Sain_Smart for donating the PrintyGo, supporting #3DPrintedToysForKids, and helping us send as many people home as possible with a free 3D-printed toy. See you in Philly! #3DPrintopia2026 #3DPrintopia #Recreator3D #MakerChip #SainSmart #PrintyGo #3DPrintedToysForKids
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The fun never stops at the #PAConventionCenter! This week, we are excited to welcome these amazing events to our facility. #PhiladelphiaEvents #GreenTechNorthAmerica #3DPrintopia #NRPAConference2026
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Hey @K2_Kevin and @TechJeeper, someone on the 3DPrintopia Discord says they are bringing Scented MakerChips. Have you seen scented chips before or would this be the first design to incorporate that extra sense into the mix?
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We released our first 2026 flyer back in May. Since then, it has gotten a little more crowded as sponsors, exhibitors, educators, schools, makers, and organizations from across the community have joined us along the way. Watch our flyer (and our community) grow! Now it's almost time to bring everyone together. Come celebrate the 3D printing community with us this coming Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia! Tickets are available online only, so get yours now! eventbrite.com/e/3dprintopia… #3DPrintopia #3DPrinting #MakerCommunity
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You know how the day after the Super Bowl people debate the funniest ads? If we do that for #3DPrintopia 2026, my nomination is Page 10. @SamPrentice and the Death Racers!!! 🤣
The September 19, 2026 update from our VP of Operations @vanfullapuppies . This one is about after nine years, #3DPrintopia has a digital program to share! Link to the original Facebook post and, of course, that program are in the comments.
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Here's my 2026 #3DPrintopia Shirt, as pictured by a prank-y middle schooler. I am amused because it took a ridiculous amount of tries for this seemingly simple photo. If you want to be my twin at the event, I got the "Light Blue" option.
Many of the 3DPrintopia shirt orders have already been delivered. We're curious to see them and don't want to wait the 11 days (!!!) until the event. If you bought one, let us see how it looks! If you haven't gotten your official T-shirt yet, they are only available online. You can get them on our website under Purchase->Merch. The direct link will be in the comments. #3DPrintopia #3DPrinting
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Me: I want to share my 3DPrintopia shirt. Take the photo from the waist up. Make sure wrinkles aren't hiding the logos. Oh and my hair too! Make sure my hair isn't hiding a logo. Son: Got it! 😆😆😆
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