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« on: July 05, 2011, 11:20:19 PM » |
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Here is a kaleidoscope I finished today. It is Aventurine Green full fused with a clear cap then draped over a 2" stainless steel pipe in three sections. It is a two mirror system using a grade front surface mirror with the third side being Photo Star light absorbing felt. The wheel is a dry tumble wheel filled with fused glass pieces and faceted glass jewels. The body is 9" long and 2 1/4" in diameter.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2011, 11:22:45 PM » |
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More interior shots.
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2011, 11:23:52 PM » |
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One more. 8^)
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2011, 11:53:34 PM » |
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Better hide this one from Rebecca - - - oh that's right - tooooooooo late!  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2011, 12:22:42 AM » |
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Ooooohhhh! That is stunning! I have always loved kaleidoscopes. Maybe one day I will have time to try and work out how to make one. The glass patterns must be soooo much better than the bits of plastic (or whatever) from my childhood. I have seen pictures of 'stained glass' ones, but never a 'fused' one before - if you know what i mean!
I think I have said the same thing about Kev's wire wrap jewelery - maybe it's a good thing I'm the other side of the world and can't just order stuff like this easily!!
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2011, 06:53:05 AM » |
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Jim, as usual beautifully done!!
What is the name of the glass you used and who makes it? I had a small scrap that looks very similar that I just used in a small suncatcher and would love to be able to get some more.
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 06:53:57 AM » |
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Nice job -- love the interior shots!!!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2011, 07:30:11 AM » |
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Beautiful scope..
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2011, 08:40:02 AM » |
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Jim, as usual beautifully done!!
What is the name of the glass you used and who makes it? I had a small scrap that looks very similar that I just used in a small suncatcher and would love to be able to get some more.
Lou Ann, It is Spectrum's Aventurine Green. They also make Aventurine Blue and Black. They are 96 COE. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2011, 09:23:15 AM » |
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Wow! just beautiful!
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2011, 09:33:36 AM » |
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Wow is right! This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Brings back childhood memories. Great job!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2011, 09:46:46 AM » |
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Very nice!
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2011, 10:23:11 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2011, 11:27:49 AM » |
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Oh Jim, this is awesome and you've done such a great job with the adventurine. The only time I've ever used it I found it so brittle to cut. I actually bought an adventurine cut-up last time I went to my suppliers because I knew I wouldn't have to deal with cutting it.
You really are the Kaleidoscope King!
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« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2011, 01:12:46 PM » |
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Thanks everyone I do enjoy building kaleidoscopes. I can actually make a profit on them.
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2011, 05:30:49 PM » |
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Jim, as usual beautifully done!!
What is the name of the glass you used and who makes it? I had a small scrap that looks very similar that I just used in a small suncatcher and would love to be able to get some more.
Jim, as usual beautifully done!!
What is the name of the glass you used and who makes it? I had a small scrap that looks very similar that I just used in a small suncatcher and would love to be able to get some more.
Lou Ann, It is Spectrum's Aventurine Green. They also make Aventurine Blue and Black. They are 96 COE. thanks Jim, I'm going to have to get some of that... |
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« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2011, 05:35:38 PM » |
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love it. I have never done one. Have always thought I'd like to but frankly they scare me off from doing one
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« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2011, 07:31:06 PM » |
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Me too Joan
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« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2011, 08:43:21 PM » |
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It's beautiful!
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« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2011, 11:11:10 PM » |
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love it. I have never done one. Have always thought I'd like to but frankly they scare me off from doing one
This is kaleidoscope #215. Joan and/or Tre V, if either of you decide to try one I will offer to help any way I can. |
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