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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 10d

Join @omtechlaser's next live stream with guest speaker Mayra! Learn how to sell your laser-made products online and grow your business!

Watch here tomorrow at 1pm PDT: www.youtube.com/live/KUUgYzW...

#omtech #livestream #laserengraving #startyourbusiness #MFOCBadgeSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 12d

From Lite Brites to giant Operation and our VW bus with Makey— Maker Faire Bay Area was unforgettable! We’re honored that our Lite Brites earned the Editor’s Choice Blue Ribbon. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to share the maker spirit with us.

Time-lapse from day 2: youtu.be/0ds43YBDBp8?...

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 13d

Day 1 at Maker Faire Bay Area was glowing! ✨ Check out this time-lapse of our giant Lite Brites installation lighting up the floor and sparking creativity.

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/Z9WZtBmp2UE?...

#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOC #MFOC #MFOCatMFBA #MareIsland #GiantLiteBrite

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 14d

We hit the road to join Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend! Excited to connect with makers, share ideas, and bring a little OC maker spirit up north. If you’re at Mare Island, come say hi—we’d love to meet you!

bayarea.makerfaire.com#/tickets?lan...

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 16d

Our session stage had its own identity thanks to a beautiful custom-made sign that welcomed every presentation and conversation. Grateful to our spark sponsor CausePlay for helping make it happen!

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SessionStage #CustomSign #SparkSponsor #MakerCommunity

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 16d

Thank you to all of our Spark Sponsors at Maker Faire OC 2025! Spark Sponsors support the event in unique ways—through services, resources, in-kind support, or custom donations—helping us ignite creativity, power surprise experiences & make big ideas possible. #MakerFaireOC #ThankYou #MakerCommunity

Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 17d

Thank you to Voron Design for being the Mastersmith Sponsor of the 3D Printing Village at Maker Faire OC! From a one-person project to a global community, Voron sets the standard for open-source 3D printers—precise, reliable & built for makers everywhere.

vorondesign.com

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 17d

We're proud to partner with OMTech! Check out these awesome badges for Maker Faire OC—makers are loving their machines!

omtech.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #BadgeSponsor #OMTech #laserengraving #MakerCommunity

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 18d

Thank you to Brain Builders STEM Education for returning as a Goldsmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your work in robotics, engineering & STEM inspires the next generation of innovators.

www.brainbuildersed.org

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #BrainBuilders #STEM #GoldsmithSponsor #ThankYouSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 18d

Thank you to OneLaser for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your laser tech helps makers cut, engrave & create with precision. We appreciate your support!

www.1laser.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #OneLaser #ThankYouSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 19d

Thank you to EarthLCD for returning as a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! For 30+ years, they’ve delivered trusted LCD solutions worldwide. We appreciate your continued support!

earthlcd.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #EarthLCD #ThankYouSponsor

Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 19d

Thank you to California Filament for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your colorful PETG filaments power makers’ creativity with strength & reliability. We appreciate your continued support!
californiafilament.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #CaliforniaFilament #3DPrinting #ThankYouSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 21d

Thank you to Bricks & Minifigs Orange for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your passion for LEGO®—from rare sets to bulk bins—sparks creativity for builders of all ages. We’re grateful for your support!

bricksandminifigs.com/orange-ca/

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 22d

Thank you to Rolling Robots for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your hands-on robot building & test drives inspire the next generation of makers and champions. We’re grateful for your continued support!

Learn more: www.rollingrobots.com/home

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 22d

Big thanks to Cocoa Press for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC 2025! Their 3D chocolate printer fuses tech + taste, crafting custom confections layer by layer. Innovation never tasted so sweet!

cocoapress.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #CocoaPress #3DPrinting #Chocolate #Makers

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 23d

Big thanks to Saltgator for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Their desktop SoftGel injection machine empowers makers to create custom baits, prototypes & more.

Learn more: saltgator.com

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Saltgator #SoftGelinjection #ThankYouSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 23d

Thank you to Southern California Edison for powering Maker Faire OC as a Blacksmith Sponsor!

Explore clean energy & hands-on learning at their Energy Education Centers: www.sce.com/clean-energy...

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SoCalEdison #ThankYouSponsor #CleanEnergy #STEM #MakerFaire

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 24d

Big thanks to @ldojason.bsky.social for once again powering Maker Faire OC as both our Lanyard Sponsor and a Blacksmith Sponsor! From the lanyards around our necks to innovations built layer by layer, your support keeps our maker community strong.

Learn more about LDO Motors: ldomotors.com

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 25d

Huge thanks to @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social for sponsoring circuits at Maker Faire OC 2025! They supplied the circuit boards for our badge kits, mini Makey soldering kits, & freebie rulers. Your support keeps our maker community powered up!

You can build your own projects with them at www.pcbway.com

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 26d

Huge thank you to OMTech for sponsoring this year’s official Maker Faire Orange County badge! Your support powered the spirit of making & innovation.

Watch the badge production video here: youtu.be/pGkqEJNy1dg?...

#MakerFaireOC #OMTechLaser #MFOC2025 #OMTech #BadgeSponsor

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 26d

Thank you to everyone who made Maker Faire OC 2025 unforgettable—our incredible makers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees! Together, we celebrated creativity, innovation, and community in the best way possible.

See you next year! ✨

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 29d

#MeetTheMaker: RCHS Robotics is heading to Maker Faire OC 2025! This award-winning high school team combines AI and robotics to tackle real-world challenges—like fixing potholes with their innovative project, C.R.A.T.E.R.

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #RCHSRobotics #AI #robotics #youngmakers #MakerFaire

Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 29d

Last day to sign up before the event! Join fellow makers at Maker Faire OC for the Build a Foam Dart Blaster session. Walk away with a custom blaster you built yourself, then test it at the Nerf range!

📅 Sept 13 | 12–1 PM | Session Stage | $80
👉 Sign up now: oc.makerfaire.com/activities/

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · 29d

Tomorrow’s the day! Maker Faire OC 2025 kicks off Sept 13–14. Join us for a weekend of hands-on exhibits and inspiring projects. See you tomorrow!

Last chance for advance tickets, prices go up at the door! oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #1DayLeft #greatestshowandtellonearth\

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Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · Sep 12

#MeetTheMaker: Pontigo is coming to Maker Faire OC 2025! Known for durable, handmade creations with unique prints, they now craft dresses, skirts, and dolls. This year, don’t miss their handmade dolls at MFOC!

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Pontigo #handmade #dolls #handmadeclothes

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