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« on: January 04, 2012, 10:00:48 PM » |
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This kaleidoscope is made from a 4oz ceramic shotglass from the Showboat Branson Belle. The Branson Belle is a tourist attraction owned by Silver Dollar City. During the season it runs a couple of cruises per day with a music show and a meal. The vessel is 278 ft long, 78 ft wide, and 112 ft tall. It has a capacity of 700 passengers.
The kaleidoscope is much smaller, between 5 1/2 and 6 inches long. It was tough to get good shots of the image because of its size, but I managed to get a few.
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2012, 10:18:12 PM » |
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This is an awesome scope Jim...love the inside pics....beautiful!
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Tre V
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2012, 10:51:41 PM » |
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Love those inside shots
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 06:44:52 AM » |
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Beautiful scope, inside and out.
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 07:44:46 AM » |
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What a clever idea -- beautiful inside and out!!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2012, 08:11:11 AM » |
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Very cool indeed!
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 08:53:24 AM » |
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What a great idea... and beautifully done!
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 10:04:12 AM » |
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Wow very cool!
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 10:52:28 AM » |
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Like.....Like....
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 02:46:20 PM » |
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wow, how cool is that!!! What a great Idea Jim, very innovative. Are you taking it to the Showboat to show them? I would think you could get all kinds of sales from this - obviously they have a tourist shop. Go for it!
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 04:01:24 PM » |
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Great idea! Love the pics.
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2012, 04:01:39 PM » |
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Thanks everyone. Anne I plan to take it to their gift shop when they open again in March. That is where I bought the shotglass. If they order a 1000 I will hire Graham and provide a dental plan, per his instructions! 8^)
I used some copper wire in this one, twisted 20 Ga and 1 20 Ga spiral. Here is a picture that shows both, the spiral is just outside center and looking at the end of it.
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2012, 07:59:55 PM » |
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..... If they order a 1000 I will hire Graham and provide a dental plan, per his instructions! 8^)
Of course you will. He has false teeth. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2012, 08:29:56 PM » |
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You are talented indeed! Another great job done.
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2012, 09:08:13 PM » |
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Pretty cool idea! Creative! Different! I like the fact that it is recycled.(well sorta)
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« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2012, 07:36:15 AM » |
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Very nice thinking outside the box Jim! I have had the pleasure of a spin on the Branson Belle. Nice little place. I wish I had the choice to purchase your little scope in the gift shop.
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« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2012, 08:36:47 AM » |
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WOW! WOW! WOW! I'm a sucker for kaleidoscopes, and for 'small' things - and kinda re-cycled into the bargain!
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2012, 04:29:43 PM » |
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I have been away for a while, and just saw your wonderful new scope! It is just TOO COOL! Thanks so much for sharing with us.....annabelle
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