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GSL 166: ShushCon'22 Prep

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 166, Donald Dennis and Chris Bell talk about their prep for the Upcoming ShushCon gaming convention.

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Posted on March 19, 2022 by Donald Dennis and filed under Conventions, Laser Cut Projects and tagged ShushCon ShushCon22 maker space Chris Bell Donald Dennis.

GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes.

In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities.

ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon.

Summer Activity Review

Google CS First Video Game Design

Miniatures and Terrain Making

Games Workshop
Making bushes and hedges
Walls
Proxxon Foam cutter

Mold Making and Casting

The folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours.

Materials Used

Alginate
Plaster of Paris
Laboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding Machine
Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)
2 Part silicone mold putty
2 part liquid silicone molds
2 part epoxy as casting medium
Mold Release

Summer Games

Kerbal Space Program
Valheim
Gaslands

Keep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures!

Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule.

Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets.

The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Donald Dennis and filed under Summer Reading, Laser Cut Projects, Video Games and tagged Summer Reading 2021 Google CS First miniatures game Games Workshop Crafting Proxxon Foam Cutter mold making Kerbal Space Program Gaslands Vacuum Forming Tails and Tales Laser Cutter.

GSL 159: Fairy and Gnome Doors

Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy Door

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project.

ShushCon

ShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October.

Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow.

New Game Shelves

Our new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library shelves are perfect for game collections. Recommended if you live near an Ikea and can pick them up. Not recommended to have them shipped to you.

Ikea’s KALLAX Shelves

Tiny Epic Dungeons, still available through late pledges.

Reviews

460 doors created and shared with our community!

Fairy Doors

We chat a bit about our creation of fairy doors for a system-wide program we worked on with our children’s services department. For more information check out our blog, linked below.