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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Can you hide 3D prints INSIDE fabric?? 😱 It turns out, yes, you can! Check out how I made my one of a kind Diego Brando helmet from Steel Ball Run with TPU and lycra. 😘 Now to go watch the new episode and collapse. 😂 #3dprinting #cosplay #diegobrando #jjba #jojosbizzareadventure

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Can you fix significant damage to a 3D printed prop in just 5 minutes?? Probably not, and if you can, tell me how. 😂 Seriously though, damage to props happens. Disappearing the damage can be done, but it'll take hours instead of minutes to make it go away. Save yourself time and do this instead!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Post-con drop is so real. 😢 I'm still getting over how amazing @opensaucelive.bsky.social was and how much I miss it. I hope finally building the badge takes me back and makes me feel better. 🥺 All the love to Atarabyte who made me the perfect SAO with my sweet kitties on it! 🥹

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Today marks one year of low dose testosterone use, as a nonbinary person. Accidentally & somewhat miraculously, I was beautifully captured me almost exactly one year apart at @opensaucelive.bsky.social, providing me with the perfect side by side comparison to look at. I even kind of posed the same!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Take me back to @opensaucelive.bsky.social, aka Nerd Summer Camp. 🥲 I didn't take nearly enough photos, because I was far too busy having the time of my life. This is just a sampling of the stuff I saw, & the fun that was had. Can it be 2027 now so we can go back? 🥲 #opensauce #makers #engineers

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I know everything feels a bit crazy right now, and I know a holiday isn't exactly going to fix things... But what if you could come on a trip with me and a bunch of like minded nerds? 🤔 I'm trying to gauge if there's interest in this! my.trovatrip.com/public/l/sur...

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Travel Survey | TrovaTrip

Help shape your next getaway! Take a quick survey to share your travel preferences and get trip updates straight to your inbox.

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Turns out it's surprisingly easy to train your own facial recognition model! Want to try your hand at it? I've put all the files, code, and a detailed walk through on how to make your own face locked box on the Arduino Project Hub. projecthub.arduino.cc/katzcreates/...

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Arduino UNO Q Face Locked Chocolate Box

This one-of-a-kind face-locked chocolate box keeps your sweet treats secure with a playful, high-tech twist that only opens when it recognizes your favorite person, powered by the Arduino UNO Q.

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I made an AI powered chocolate box with an @officialarduino.bsky.social Arduino UNO Q, because everything is more fun with motors and computer vision. 😉 I have free will and yes, this is what I choose to do with it. 😂

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Resin printing is AWESOME but it can be DANGEROUS if done incorrectly. And one of the things you want to avoid is printing in a tiny room with no ventilation. ☠️ Then what do you do if want to resin print? Invent something to make it safe. Or borrow from me. 😉 github.com/katzcreates/...

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

There's a whole full length YouTube video all about it live now, so if you want to know more about all the cool things that have gone into this project, give it a watch, like, and share! youtu.be/XaNxWOZJLws

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How to Resin Print Safely in a Small Space WITHOUT Venting Outdoors

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It'll also double as a sanding/paint booth, so it's doing a lot of heavy lifting. The best part? I'll be sharing the plans open source when it's all finished. 🥳 So if you too want to resin print safely in a small space, I've got you! Stay tuned for the upcoming long form YouTube video about it!

The in progress ventilation cabinet with fan and filter box along the top, and power tools on the counter.

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Introducing the latest member of the Katz Creates team; the Form 4 resin printer! 😘 It's been a little while coming, due to the insane amount of work to get to this point, but the @formlabs Form 4 is almost ready to get put into action making amazing builds! But... Why did it take so long?

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

No more stolen chocolates this Valentine's Day! Okay, maybe chocolate theft isn't an actual problem. 😂 But I thought it would be fun to see what the UNO Q 4GB from @officialarduino.bsky.social could do with unique facial recognition, & what kind of mischief I could get up to. #sponsored_by_arduino

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Meet the New Kid: the UNO Q by @officialarduino.bsky.social! We only just met, but I think we're gonna be friends. 😎 Stay tuned to see the chocolate friendly Valentine's Day project I made with it! Learn more about the Arduino UNO Q here: arduino.cc/products/uno... #sponsored_by_arduino

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Jewellery casting never has a dull moment. 🤦 Doing the investment casting for my animatronic beetle necklace was one of the most fun parts, but also the messiest by a landslide. Make sure to check out my YouTube channel for the full build video of this awesome project!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

I 3D print solutions, and my cat is the problem. 🤦 Thankfully, this was an easy one to fix with my H2D. The next one might not be so easy. 😂

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

I 3D print solutions, and my cat is the problem. 🤦 Thankfully, this was an easy one to fix with my H2D. The next one might not be so easy. 😂

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I like to surprise my friends at Thanksgiving with custom place cards, & this year I designed these tiny cinema marquee place cards. The design is perfect for 3D printing, since I needed enough for everyone & I needed them FAST. They snap fit together & use an LED noodle to give that perfect glow.

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

✨How I repaired my broken bones with gold and porcelain ✨ Not literally, of course. But using a bike accident & Grade 5 tibial plateau fracture as fuel for creating unique art has been healing beyond measure. I can't pretend what happened didn't change me, but I refuse to be reduced by it. 💜

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Gold repair for broken bones? Okay, not EXACTLY. This effect isn't created with kintsugi at all, but is done with gold lustre. It's painted on the ceramic piece & fired again to set the gold. That's right, SET. So any mistakes are forever immortalised on it too?? Thankfully not! It can be saved!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

This 3D printed animatronic necklace concept really did come to life! Sometimes when you're sketching it can feel like the reality is a million miles away. But every journey has to start with a single step. I'll be running demos at @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon 2025, be sure to come say hi!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Want to watch the whole build video? Of course you do! Check it out here! youtu.be/L6DcvBOA1pQ

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I Made a 3D Printed Necklace with an Impressive Secret Ability

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Does 3D printing making the impossible... Possible?? I'm so excited to have this interactive cast silver necklace with me next weekend at @hackadayofficial.bsky.social Supercon 2025. I'll be wearing it around, talking about how I did it, and giving live demos of the functionality!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Introducing the most extra 3D printed necklace you've ever seen. 🤣 Contains 3 motors, over a pound of sterling silver, and a whole lot of my blood, sweat and tears. Full build video now live on my YouTube channel! youtu.be/L6DcvBOA1pQ

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I am the bringer of LIFE

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

In other news, it fukken WORKS and I've successfully made a tiny stained glass window for my beetle's abdomen. 😍

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Don't mind me, I've just been over here building the most absurd precious metal mechatronic necklace you've ever seeeeeeeen Just a couple of teasers for now! The finish line is so close I can taste it. 😭 Tiny servos, tinier LEDs, big beetle boi!

Close up of a partially assembled silver beetle with motors inside and stained glass pieces in the abdomen.

Close up of the other side of the abdomen with leds getting glued in place.

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

The event itself was everything I hoped for, full of incredible makers, engineers, & friends. I'm already preparing for next year! I never got to go to Maker Faire in it's heyday, but @opensaucelive.bsky.social is pretty close! If you attended, what was your favourite thing that you saw??

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I'm a bit late, but man was @opensaucelive.bsky.social a blast! My excitement for the event started before the weekend even began, as I got to join Mr. Volt and have a hand in getting his fully animatronic Claptrap from Borderlands, ready to go in time. Yours truly got to do most of the painting!

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The Clean Air Necklace is back and it's got upgrades! 🤩 It's coming with me to @opensaucelive.bsky.social next week, so make sure to come find me if you're going to be there! See how good (or bad!) the air quality REALLY is in San Mateo. 😉

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Allie Katz @katzcreates.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The huge saving grace has been being surrounded by incredible friends & fellow makers, like those you see here. 🥰 I really am so lucky to know such amazing people, and they've done a lot to help me keep going. I am hopeful for more good in the near future, as well as new projects!

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