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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 07/07/2026

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight Dr. Nightingale and I will be "staying crazy" with Zany Maker Zak. We look forward to learning more about his intricate projects and what's next for him and the RepRap Festivals he loves. Join us live if you can-- links below. Photo by @daveofthings.bsky.social

A picture of Zany Maker Zak's booth with large axes and a large and intricate Cloud Top Tavern.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 23/06/2026

It is a Prime Tuesday-- June 23rd. Tonight we'll be joined by @thisold3dprinter.com to reminisce about printers and slicers past and marvel at how far we've come. Join us live at 8 PM EDT if you can. Links below. Photo by @daveofthings.bsky.social

A delightful array of old 3D Printers, many with wooden, laser cut frames.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 03/06/2026

About to go live with Steph Piper!!!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 02/06/2026

Some of the many things prolific Steph Piper makes are Skill Trees which gamify the learning process. In preparation for tonight's "How Would You Slice That?" episode, I printed & filled out the #3DPrinting one. They are free on GitHub if you want to look over yours! Link below!

A printout of hexagon achievements in 3D Printing with completed items colored in.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 24/05/2026

I never shared my @headamame.bsky.social 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!

Joyful Green, Pink, and White headphones with the joyful Mountain Laurel flowers that inspired them.

Vicky wears her green, pink, and white headphones while looking at blooming Mountain Laurel flowers.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 06/05/2026

Going Live with Claywoven!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 05/05/2026

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight on "How Would You Slice That?" we'll be talking about taking the slicer out of the equation. Claywoven is making intricate, non-planar creations in both clay and plastic by using @blender.org to make his own G-code. Join us live at 8 PM EDT if you can!

A background of G-code generated from Blender, using the techniques of Claywoven.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 31/03/2026

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight's How Would You Slice That we'll be talking lights and soundtracks and "keep doing it big" with none other than @b1gjano.bsky.social ! Join us live at 8 PM EDT if you can. Links below.

A lovely lit up city scape made by B1G_Jano. It features sky scrapers, a fountain and little mom and pop shops.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 17/03/2026

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight on "How Would You Slice That?" we'll be meeting with Cryptatrope maker Prime Tower Designs and discussing how he makes little moments of magic with #3DPrinting. Join us live at 8 PM EDT if you can. Links below.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 03/02/2026

Happy Prime Tuesday! Our "How Would You Slice That?" first guest of 2026 will be.... @beardedprinter.bsky.social ! Join us live at 8 PM EST if you can. And even if you can't make it, consider checking out his models. There are some great ones for Valentine's Day! ;)

Purple and Silver Floppy Hearts Designed by Beard Printer on top of Snow.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 11/11/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight on "How Would You Slice That?" we'll be joined by @kekreations.bsky.social . Kirsten came into #3DPrinting as a freelance 2D artist. She has built quite a fan base and a community, including *400* authorized sellers of her work. Join us live- 8 PM EST.

A purple and black image reminiscent of a dragon eye. Photo credit goes to Flickr's Duncan Johnston

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 07/10/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight's "How Would You Slice That?" guest is Luis Garcia. He makes life-size statues of anime and pop-culture characters and illustrates that impact isn't always measured in "likes". Join us live at 8 PM EDT if you can. Links below!

A painted life-size statue, an assembled life-size statue and the maker behind them, Luis Garcia.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 24/09/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight, Lawrence (a long-time 3DPrintopia Volunteer, Exhibitor, and Speaker) and I (a 3DPrintopia Board Member) are talking about... how'd you guess? @3dprintopia.bsky.social ! Join us live if you can and bring your questions and hype!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 08/09/2025

#3DPrintopia is fast approaching! One way I know-- my shirt has arrived! These aren't going to be at sale at the event. If you want one too, you can order before (or after) the event at 3dprintopia.square.site. Hope to see you in Bel Air, MD September 27th and 28th!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 02/09/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Later this month at @3dprintopia.bsky.social there will be another MakerChip Mania sponsored by @polymaker.bsky.social It is a great time to talk about the MakerChip App with the prolific and generous @techjeeper.com Join us live if you can!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 06/08/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Our guest for "How Would You Slice That?" tonight is @joshuartaylor.bsky.social . He is tackling waste on multiple fronts with the Recreator3D project. He's also my "Birthday Crème Brûlée Buddy". :) Join us live in just about 45 minutes, if you can. Links below!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 29/07/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! On tonight's "How Would You Slice That?" we'll be talking to two people who have grown up with #3DPrinting! 8th Grader Reese and 9th Grader Sagan will be talking about their experiences. I expect some Warhammer lore will sneak in as well. 😄 Join us live if you can at 8 PM EDT.

A mostly black 3D Printed Warhammer Miniature painted with silver armor. The soldier is holding a long sword that is bloodied at the time.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 30/06/2025

Facebook reminded me that 10 years ago, I did my first two color print with filament swaps! So much easier nowadays! :) #3DPrinting

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 18/06/2025

Going Live with Beverly Tan!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 17/06/2025

Greetings on this Prime Tuesday! "How Would You Slice That?" is back tonight June 17 at 8 PM EDT. The guest tonight is Ecovate 3D's Beverly Tan. Expected topics are small business, speaking engagements, and an interesting use of under-extruding on purpose. Join us live if you can!

Pink sparkles and information on the How Would You Slice That? episode for June 17th at 8 PM EDT. The guest is Beverly Tan who will be discussing building communities and under-extruding on purpose!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 03/06/2025

3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Cosplay, Prop-Making, Electronics, Programming,... and Candy Corn?!? Welcome to the mind and makes of Twitch streamer @cyberjoules.com ! She is our guest tonight (June 3rd) for "How Would You Slice That?" Join us live if you can at 8 PM EDT.

A black 3D printed visor for a Daft Punk Helmet with holes for numerous LEDs

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 13/05/2025

Dr. Nightingale & I regrettably have to cancel the May 13, 2025 episode of "How Would You Slice That?". We'll be back June 3rd with @cyberjoules.com ! If you're looking for #3DPrinting Community time tonight, I suggest the "Unspooled" podcast at www.twitch.tv/layerxlayer. Happy Prime Tuesday!

Unspooled banner featuring cartoon versions of LayerXLayer and MoJee3D

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 29/04/2025

After a nice hiatus, "How Would You Slice That?" returns tonight April 29th at 8 PM EDT. We'll be joined with students from Northern Virginia Community College. They'll be talking about their "3D Printing and Robotics Club" and how #3DPrinting helped with a special awards ceremony for faculty.

How Would You Slice That will be live at April 29th 8 PM EDT with students from Northern Virginia Community College. Pictured are a gilttery green Alien Trophy and three red and green star trophies the 3D Printing and Robotics Club made for an awards ceremony for faculty.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 16/04/2025

Personalized gifts made easy by @karenchaudesigns.com . I will be filling these Egg Gift Boxes with cash and candy! makerworld.com/en/models/13...

Two Egg Shaped Gift Boxes, one green that says Jamisen and one pink that says Sri Devi

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 23/03/2025

Haha we have all been peeling off layers as we pass by, so there was no fighting afterall. We were able to share the first print. We also made some flowers by Dave Makes Stuff. They got ingested pretty fast as well.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 23/03/2025

Cocoa Press #0223 Reporting for Duty! Now begins the family fight over who gets to eat the first print. (3D Model is by Lytta www.printables.com/model/131488...)

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 12/03/2025

Time to go live with Edis from Accessible3D.io!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 11/03/2025

Happy Prime Tuesday! Tonight's "How Would You Slice That?" guest is Edis from Accessible3D. He lost his eyesight at the age of two. That hasn't stopped him from outdoor adventures or #3DPrinting! Using AI Tools, OpenSCAD, screen readers, & shortcut keys, he prints & also designs his own 3D models!

A Black Service Dog 3D Model with a Brown Harness designed by Accessible3D.io helps share that "How Would You Slice That?" will be live March 11, 2025 at 8 PM EDT

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 11/02/2025

It's been a while, but we find ourselves on another Tuesday that is a Prime Number. That means "How Would You Slice That?" returns live this evening at 8 PM EST! Tonight we'll be chatting about #3DPrinting on Fabric with Kaizen 3D Prints. Join us live if you can!

Einstein Tiles on Fabric help promote that there is a How Would You Slice That? episode February 11, 2025 at 8 PM CST. The guest is Kaizen 3D Prints.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 24/01/2025

Family ski trip this week was such a blast! Back to real life...

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 11/01/2025

The #1440Makers Charity Live Stream, raising money for the World Central Kitchen, is live! Later today (Jan 11) at 6 PM EST - 9 PM EST, there will be a "Women in Making" panel with some fantastic panelists: stlDenise3D, SparkyFace5, PezLiz, CyanideSugar, CyberJoules, AbbyMath, Mrs. G33kT3ch.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 08/01/2025

In honor of tonight's "How Would You Slice That?" guest, I am wearing a tie! The conversation starts in a little over 20 minutes. 8 PM EST on the TGAW3D YouTube and Twitch channels.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 06/01/2025

"How Would You Slice That?" starts 2025 with an episode on Tuesday January 7th 8 PM EST. We'll be joined by teacher, author, content creator, and toy designer Joe Larson the 3D Printing Professor. Pictured are some of my favorites from his "Cute Cthulhu and Friends" line. So cute!

A sampling of Joe Larson's Cute Cthulhu and Friends Toys.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 31/12/2024

Happy Prime Tuesday! In one hour, 12:30 PM EST, we'll be recapping and reflecting on our very first year of the #3DPrinting Live Stream "How Would You Slice That?" And what a fast and fantastic year it was! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb2_...

A collection of "Going Live" screenshots that were capturing during the first year of the "How Would You Slice That?" 3D Printing Live Stream.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 30/12/2024

December 31st is not only the last day of the year, it is also the last Tuesday that is a prime number! We'll be doing a different kind of "How Would You Slice That?" episode at 12:30 PM EST. A recap and reflection on the last year and maybe some behind-the-scenes banter too. #3DPrinting

Eighteen thumbnails from a year's worth of "How Would You Slice That?"

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 18/12/2024

More blast from the past. My ornament was inspired by the Library of Congress. Here is an early brainstorm sketch and a picture of a SLS print of the ornament that I got made from Shapeways. I have never adapted this model for FFF/FDM printing.

A picture of the Library of Congress reading room and a sketch of the planned ornament

A picture of the Library of Congress Ornament that scored me a trip to the White House.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 18/12/2024

Whoa. I was just reminded that 10 years ago I got to take my husband on a most epic date. We were invited to the White House to see a 3D Printed Ornament I designed for a contest on display. Just imagine about how colorful & intricate all the ornaments would be if the same contest was held today!

A 10 years younger Vicky standing in front of the White House.

A younger Vicky gestures to the tree her Library of Congress Ornament was hanging on.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 18/12/2024

Heartfelt thank you to all who came to the #HWYST stream last night! Here are photos of a Baby Benchy Box. Inspired by guest @crussty3d.bsky.social, it used crease dimensions from @karenchaudesigns.bsky.social's foldable gift cards, & a sublimation technique learned for the LabCraft Studios episode.

Baby Benchy Box was designed directly in PrusaSlicer. The creases dimensions were derived from Karen Chau Design's foldable gift cards

The piece was printed on a piece of transparency sheet with my desired pattern as a sublimation hack. After that it was peel, fold, and glue!

And then I had a delightful little "Baby Benchy Box"

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 16/12/2024

As we approach winter break, teacher gifts are often on the radar. I suggest including your school bus drivers too. And if you need a 3D model, I have an ornament up on Printables. You can use the text tool to engrave it. It also paints well for multicolor. www.printables.com/model/686991...

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 15/12/2024

Today is the day! @pezliz.bsky.social will be interviewing @sparkyface5.bsky.social on Twitch. WooHoo!!!!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 03/12/2024

December 3rd is a Prime Tuesday which means "How Would You Slice That?" will be live at 8 PM EST. Tonight, we'll be joined with the wonderfully uplifting @andrewsink.xyz One topic that is expected to arise is #3DScanning which Andrew used for this lovely print of Myron's Athena. Links below! #HYWST

A beautiful 3D Print of Myron's Athena by Andrew Sink. He used a rainbow filament for her clothes which produce a stunning effect.

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 02/12/2024

Progress on another custom request. This is the first print of the "District of Columbia War Memorial". I might tweak the embossed message, but other than that I am thrilled. Another solid showing by the BambuLabs A1 Mini!

3D Print of the District of Columbia War Memorial

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 29/11/2024

3D Benchy Sighting at the Fair Grounds Coffee Shop in Norfolk, Virginia! :)

3D Benchy on a shelf at the Fair Grounds Coffee Shop

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 27/11/2024

Two community members are helping me celebrate my mother's birthday! Later this week, she'll be receiving a Kleenex Holder by @abbymath.bsky.social and a Snowflake Napkin Holder by @fixumdude.com. Both stunning designs!

Kleenex Holder designed by AbbyMath printed in MatterHacker's Quantum

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 20/11/2024

Thank you everyone who came by the #HWYST stream tonight! After the show ended, I learned we had an extra co-host in the room the entire time. My dog Nefie was so quiet, I didn't realize she was with us!

Vicky TGAW pointing to her sleeping dog Nefie

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 13/11/2024

It's crazy how much the technology has refined!

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Vicky Somma @tgaw.com · 13/11/2024

This is the A1 Mini's *first* try at the new gazebo. There are a freaking ton of retractions with all those railings. I'm impressed with how well it tackled them. I do see the cooling issue with the tippy top of the roof. I have a plan!

First 3D Print of the Rose Court Garden Gazebo

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