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 →
For Star Wars Celebration 2022, we built our own cosplay as Luke Skywalker with Grogu, and a Mandalorian-inspired suit. This article shares details of building the costumes, and our experience during the celebration in cosplay!
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 →
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 →
We really enjoyed seeing all the amazing cosplay at the Maker Faire this year. But in true Maker fashion, it wasn't just about the cosplay display, it was also about the cosplay crafting. Keep reading as we share our encounters with Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 cosplay and even a few things we learned about... Continue Reading →
