Other Fun & Easy Turning Projects. By rotating the tube, symmetrical images are created. Many artists and enthusiasts are willing to share with the beginner helpful hints and their experiences. This project was hit at Camp STEAM especially with one young man who decide to turn the teleidoscope into a pair of teleidoscopic binoculars, though I'm not sure that's a real term…I thought his idea was brilliant and if you scroll down you can check out how to turn them into a pair. Design snob over here had to cover that tube, though! Blow compressed air thoroughly to remove any dust. Procedure: When looking into the kaleidoscope, the effect of the three-sided mirror makes it look like six equal parts. Can You Design A Kaleidoscope? –. You can use a short piece of pipe to line the acrylic up with the wood, but I ended up just doing it by eye. Trace over all your pencil lines with Sharpie. Colored glass (the color of your choice). Cut a paper towel roll down to 8 inches, the same size as your triangle. Using scissors, cut a small piece of electrical tape.
Silver Acetate Sheets. This is also a more advanced project, that requires access to a laser cutter, and some moderately expensive materials. Best to measure twice and do it right.
Always fun and a hit with kids. Go enjoy your special creation! We've simplified the process using our famous Rainbow Peepholes. As the raindrops fall, they refract the light from the sun into the beautiful rainbow phenomenon we see at the end of a rainstorm. If you are using reflective paper you will want to score the BACKSIDE of the paper so that the reflective side faces the interior of the shape. Most products may be shipped via standard ground (delivered in 3-5 business days) or Expedited (1 business day). Complete the exterior. How to make a professional kaleidoscope look. Allow time for the students to experiment with different pieces of tissue paper and plastic wrap. You point the tube toward light and then slowly turn it. Place the back piece on (without glue).
Smoking & Pipe Kits. Now its time to make it pretty. Colorful jewels (faceted beads). These patterns offer an excellent visual treat to the person who looks through the kaleidoscope. To make a double teleidoscope glue a spacer between two teleidoscopes. I used tubes that were 4" in length. Use your fingers to poke it down into the plastic triangle, until it forms a little pouch. How to make a professional kaleidoscope video. Kallenshaan Woods Laser Inlay Kits.