SiliconSJ was a DREAM! I mean, one of the highlights of a Maker con like SiliConSJ is definitely the cosplay. And man was the cosplay game strong at this one. I was also particularly excited for this con, as I had been preparing for a couple weeks to share my Sandman / Dream cosplay (more... Continue Reading →
Hello from SilconSj! The Skkawliens are back. Well, this Skkawlien. I’m excited to share my adventures from this epic con this year, and I can say I had a blast. As with every con, I’m going to be sharing one memorable story from each day. Each post will be updated on each day of the... Continue Reading →
Silicon SJ 2022, also called Silicon Valley Comic-Con, has become one of the premier Maker Cons of the San Francisco Bay Area. If you enjoy cosplay, prop making, STEM and Maker Movement, to name a few things you can look for to, you will definitely enjoy Silicon SJ. With that said, join me as I... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Celebration 2022: This is The Way to My Mandalorian Experience Star Wars Celebration 2022 (SWCA22) was epic. Definitely one of the cons I'd say that will go down in my con-experience history. For me, it was all about the Mando. Let me explain. If you’ve been following SKKAW.BLOG via social media or here... Continue Reading →
Ever since I created my own Mandalorian (Din Djarin) inspired cosplay for SVCC 2021 last year, I got hooked into building and making cosplay. So, attending Star Wars Celebration 2022 (SWCA22) in cosplay became a must for me. My goal being to share my self-made Star Wars inspired cosplay, with the wonderful folks at SWCA.... Continue Reading →
They say that part of a padawan’s Jedi training is to build a lightsaber. But why settle for building an ordinary lightsaber, when you can build a Darksaber. Also, I'm a true beskar loving Mando fan so there wasn't a question on which lightsaber I'd build. With that said, last year in preparation for SiliconSJ... Continue Reading →
Hello Skkawliens! At the beginning of 2020 I had decided to make my own Cosplay and hopefully showcase it at San Diego Comic-con (SDCC) this year. Unfortunately, the in-person SDCC was canceled due to the restrictions set out by COVID-19. SDCC did move to a virtual format this year. But of course, that wouldn't be... Continue Reading →
Welcome to our Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 coverage. Unless you're well versed in recent uptake in Do-It-Yourself culture, you may be unfamiliar with the Maker Faire. The Maker Faire is a gathering for people of all ages for a showcase of invention, innovation, and creativity. One of the two flagship events in North America, the annual... Continue Reading →
We met a lot of interesting Makers at the Maker Faire and saw more than a few engaging projects at the show. If you couldn't make it or are curious about the event, check out some of our highlights from the show floor below. Life Sized Stormbreaker One of our first encounters walking around the... Continue Reading →
Hello Skkawliens!  Welcome to our Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 (MFBA19) Workshop coverage.  In this post we share our experience from the Handcrafting Soft Circuits Workshop, Light-up Cosplay Workshop and Easy Screenprinting with Vinyl Workshop.  It's not everyday you get hands on instruction from some of the most skilled and talented Makers around, so we certainly took... Continue Reading →
