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Learn how to make a kaleidoscope, from arranging mirrors and cutting the tube to fitting the lens with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn what supplies you need to make a kaleidoscope with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to align and glue the mirror squares on your kaleidoscope with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to cut the glass lens for a kaleidoscope lens into shape with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to arrange your cut strips of glass to make a triangle for your kaleidoscope with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to cut a tube to the right length for a kaleidoscope with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to secure the mirror triangle that you've made in your kaleidoscope tube with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to start making your kaleidoscope lens and how to cut off the end of the tube with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to cut out a transparency for your kaleidoscope lens with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to assemble your kaleidoscope lens and add beads with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to attach your lens to your kaleidoscope tube with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn an alternative method to setting up your kaleidoscope mirrors and how the result will differ with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to scratch your kaleidoscope lens to blur out the real world image with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn where to find supplies to make kaleidoscopes with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how and when to decorate the finished kaleidoscope any way you choose with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
Learn how to look through the kaleidoscope you made and see some great kaleidoscopic images with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video clip.
A kaleidoscope is a tube of mirrors containing loose, colored beads or other small colored objects. The viewer looks in one end and light enters the other end, reflecting off of the mirrors. Normally, there are two rectangular, lengthwise mirrors. As the tube is rotated, the moving of the colored objects presents the viewer with varying patterns. Any random pattern of objects shows up as a beautiful, symmetrical pattern because of the mirror's reflections.
In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to make your own kaleidoscopes from start to finish. Step-by-step video instructions will show you what supplies you need, how to cut a tube to length, and how to make kaleidoscope mirrors and lenses. From decoration to assembly and demonstration, this arts and crafts video series has it all. Impress your friends and family by making this classic toy that's great for kids!
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