While he was experimenting with prisms and other optical tools, he discovered that beautiful symmetrical patterns were made when loose pieces of glass and other objects were reflected by mirrors and/or lenses in a tube-like instrument. One can’t help but admire the attention to detail in every creation. The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by Sir David Brewster of Scotland. Each spinning top is painstakingly made by hand, often by Klaus himself, out of locally sourced wood with some tops requiring up to 20 different stages such as wood turning, burning, embossing, carving, brushing, painting and varnishing. Available in coil, flats, metal roofing and metal wall panels. Good in stock so there are no minimum ordering requirements. She embodies every songher own and standard alikewith organic precision and totality, her voice birdlike yet robust. Andréa Wood’s second leader date serves as a prime showcase for her composing and arranging skills. He has a small but mighty workshop found in the foothills of the Austrian Alps which hand makes not only traditional spinning tops but also skipping ropes, kaleidoscopes and yo-yos. Imagine a roof or wall whose color shifts subtly from silver/lavender to mint green, and finally to silver blue. If ever there was a vocal jazz album for the new millennium, Kaleidoscope is it. Mader Kreiselmanufaktur was founded in 1991 by Klaus Mader, a very skilled carpenter with a love for handcrafted wooden toys. Not suitable for children under 36 months.

We have standard sized stands and a range of sizes from small to large. Made from diverse solid hardwoods woods like rosewood, padauk and cherry, our kaleidoscope stand selection is varied enough to complement any kaleidoscope style. Materials: Maple wood - painted and varnished. Our wooden kaleidoscope stands are durable and elegant, instantly turning your kaleidoscope into a showpiece. The smooth surface makes it lovely for little hands to hold.ĭimensions: height 6,5cm, largest diameter 5 cm It was the objects that made Bush's version unique (and a valuable collectible today).

The Bush kaleidoscope was constructed of a viewing tube of banded black cardboard, a brass wheel to turn the object box, and a wooden stand. Popular items include soda, beer & wine bottles, eggs, gourds, and seashells. The most famous kaleidoscopes, other than Brewster's originals, were made by Charles G. Simply twist in your hand to watch the amazing patterns unfold. Kaleidoscope bodies are usually made of stained glass, brass (or other metals), wood or acrylics however scopes have been made from just about anything. Beautifully finished classic wooden kaleidoscope, with brilliant colours on the outside as well as inside.

Wood kaleidoscope