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Jul 12, 2016 16:52:38 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 16:52:38 GMT -5
Brainstorming over a superb bourbon. I have always wanted to make a kaleidoscope.... It occurs to me that one thing to view inside would be tiny tumbles of all types/colors. So, how to I make tinies on purpose?
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Jul 12, 2016 17:25:32 GMT -5
Post by oregon on Jul 12, 2016 17:25:32 GMT -5
Many kaleidoscopes have items immersed in glycerin (or at least I think it's that, could be a clear mineral oil or such) This gives nice smooth & slow transitions, and in your case might make your rocks look 'wet' without the need for polish. Unpolished smalls should be easy to come by. Not sure if I'd like straight edges or smoothed edges better in there. Could always build a bigger kaleidoscope then you wouldn't need tinies...
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Jul 12, 2016 17:32:58 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 17:32:58 GMT -5
Thanks Rick. I have taken this brainstorm all the way to silvering my own first surface mirrors... Good idea using busted sharp edges too...
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Jul 13, 2016 8:54:15 GMT -5
Post by fernwood on Jul 13, 2016 8:54:15 GMT -5
I made a kaleidoscope many years ago using rock chips. Cannot remember the specific of type oil used, but it worked great. Mine was made from PVC pipe and about 14" long by 3.5" wide. Glued chips on the entire outer surface and then coated in 2 part epoxy polymer. The viewing area contained nothing but chips. All were quartz type rocks. All had sharp edges. I still have it somewhere, but do not know where. A fun project. Keep us posted.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2016 12:23:29 GMT -5
fernwoodJust brainstorming. Many projects ahead of the kaleidoscope. Problem solving really
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