{"product_id":"wooden-kaleidoscope-reynolds-handheld-pomele2-2014","title":"Wooden Kaleidoscope, Handheld in Quilted Sapele By Artists Carol and Mark Reynolds.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Quilted Sapele Wooden Kaleidoscope by Carol and Mark Reynolds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a beautiful piece of handcrafted optical art with this \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade wooden kaleidoscope by artists Carol and Mark Reynolds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from richly figured Quilted Sapele and finished with a decorative band of inlaid wood, this unique kaleidoscope combines fine woodworking, colorful glass, and precision optics in one exceptional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look through the eyepiece, a solid black surface behind the object chamber creates a dramatic background that makes the colors and reflections stand out. Side lighting illuminates the moving objects inside, revealing intricate patterns that change every time the chamber is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Beautiful Kaleidoscope for Adults and Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eadult kaleidoscope\u003c\/strong\u003e different from a traditional toy kaleidoscope? It is the combination of craftsmanship, materials, optical design, and the experience of viewing something handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Quilted Sapele kaleidoscope features a narrow three-mirror system that creates a central mandala surrounded by repeating mandala patterns. The separate turning object chamber is located at the seam of the kaleidoscope and is filled with an artistic mixture of mirror shards, sculpted dichroic glass, lampworked glass, and colorful beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil-filled chamber allows the objects to move slowly as you turn the kaleidoscope, producing a continually changing display of color, light, and geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted Wood and Artist Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Quilted Sapele exterior gives this \u003cstrong\u003ewooden kaleidoscope\u003c\/strong\u003e a warm, distinctive appearance. A decorative band of inlaid wood adds another handcrafted detail, while the artists' signature is burned into the kaleidoscope before it is lacquered and finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kaleidoscope is \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted and signed by Carol and Mark Reynolds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a special choice for collectors of artist-made and artisan-crafted kaleidoscopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black, felt-lined wooden base is included for displaying the kaleidoscope when it is not being held and viewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Unique Gift for Men or Women\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a \u003cstrong\u003eunique handmade gift for someone who has everything?\u003c\/strong\u003e A handcrafted kaleidoscope is an unexpected choice that combines art, woodworking, and an interactive optical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many women choose wooden kaleidoscopes for themselves, we have also found that this style makes an especially popular \u003cstrong\u003egift for men\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be a memorable choice for a birthday, anniversary, retirement, milestone celebration, or anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and unusual collectible art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an even more personal presentation, the base plate can be fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003epersonalized brass plate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will See Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this kaleidoscope comes from the combination of its optical system and carefully selected objects. As the chamber turns, the mirrors multiply the individual pieces into complex symmetrical designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the oil-filled object chamber you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShards of mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted dichroic glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLampworked glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorful beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow three-mirror arrangement creates a central mandala with repeating mandala patterns surrounding it. 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