Cross Craft Segmented Woodturning Light Explodes Kaleidoscopes

Kaleidoscope Light

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I find kaleidoscopes fascinating. Last fall, I participated in a workshop with Mark Tickle where I assembled a couple of his kaleidoscopes. Kaleidoscopes transmit light through an object cell containing random shapes and colors. Then light is reflected from a carefully arranged mirrors to produce a random, display of colors and patterns. Different mirror configurations produce different macro patterns while the random colored objects produce infinite detail.

Kaleidoscopes depend on light. As I created my kaleidoscopes, I thought of a supplemental light source that would make my kaleidoscopes pop even more. The design complements this style of kaleidoscopes.

I designed and 3d printed a core which holds a battery and positions LED’s. A segmented cylinder contains the core.

Items of interest:

  • 6 segmented rings
  • 12 segments per ring
  • 72 total segments
  • 2 2032 batteries
  • 5 white LED’s
  • Finish: Watco wipe on poly.
  • Size: 4″ x 3.5″
  • Kaleidoscope Design: Marc Tickle – www.OnReflection.com

Enjoy.


One Response to “Cross Craft Segmented Woodturning Light Explodes Kaleidoscopes”

  1. Dave Sullivan says:

    Allen I see that you are using the wixie sled, but I don’t feel thT IT IS MUCH WITHOUT THE SAW stop. Do you have a pattern for the saw stop or could you send me in the right direction so I can make my own
    Thanks.
    Dave Sullian