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Confessions of a Kaleidoscope Collector

Confessions of a Kaleidoscope Collector
From Forbes Magazine, May 17, 1999

Introduction to Collecting Kaleidoscopes

Introduction to Collecting Kaleidoscopes

Judy

Featured Collector : Judy
Published NewsScope Winter 2009

Robert

Featured Collector : Robert

San

Featured collector : San
Published NewsScope Winter 2014

Seven Stages of Addiction

Hello, My Name Is ...
Seven Stages of Kaleidoscope Addiction

Surprise Party

Surprise Party
Originally printed in The Washingtonian, June 1998

The Kaleidoscope Collector’s Guide & Advice

Advice for Collectors
from The Kaleidoscoe Collector's Guide by Mary Margaret Gibson

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Since retiring in 2017 La Casita de Kaleidoscopes has been showing some of it's beautiful kaleidoscopes at Weems Gallery... voted Albuquerque's Best Art Gallery.

Weem's Gallery will be having a special showing of Kaleidoscopes, October 4th through December.
If you are in the Albuquerque area please stop by and see this collection of beautiful kaleidoscopes as well as unique artworks by many local New Mexico Artists.
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Hi, please take a look at my page with kaleidoscopes. Thank you. www.facebook.com/kaleidotolka/

The latest entry in the All Things Kaleidoscopes blog is a fascinating discussion of the history and applications of dichroic glass, especially with respect to kaleidoscopes.
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All Things Kaleidoscopes – New site about kaleidoscopes, artists and events

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Cindy Riedl's new blog, All Things Kaleidoscopes, is fascinating and full of interesting facts about scopes, technology, art and artists. Don't miss it! http://allthingskaleidoscopes.com ... See MoreSee Less

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All Things Kaleidoscopes – New site about kaleidoscopes, artists and events

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Priceless treasures 🙂 I love my collection!

Great article about , Steve Failows! Luv his work!

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"For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization."

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If you will be in the Memphis, TN area this weekend, you have a unique opportunity to meet many of the world's best kaleidoscope artists and experience their incredibly beautiful work. The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society's Annual Convention will be held this week at the Peabody Hotel, and the showroom will be open to the public on Saturday, May 12 (10am - 5pm) and Sunday, May 13 (11:30am - 4pm).

We hope to see you there!

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Have a great week-end!

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Beautiful shots, as always, Carolyn! Thanks for all the work you do!!

Kaleidoscope 200th Anniversary Exhibit
Strathmore Mansion Rockville, Maryland
Sponsored by Strathmore and the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society
Juried Exhibit with Awards
Exhibit Dates: April 23, 2016 – June 5, 2016
Exhibit entry deadline February 15, 2016
Entries open to all artists worldwide who create Kaleidoscope art and Kaleidoscope inspired art.
Entry Fee $100 For non-BKS member includes one year BKS membership BKS members $40
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Back in March Lief Carlson gave a demonstration on how to make a teleidoscope to the Grand Valley Woodturning Club in Grand Junction, CO. He brought a few finished mirror assemblies with matching marbles as well as a little info sheet with a few basic supply resources should there be any interest. . He was hoping that by getting a nice finished scope their first few tries it would encourage them to look into making scopes more and it looks like they have, with the glitter wands as well! In club's monthly newsletter the teleidoscopes create are being feature! Looks like a few may have caught the kaleidoscope bug. Thank you Lief for sharing the art of Kaleidoscopes / Teleidoscopes. ... See MoreSee Less

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And here's their first finished scopes!

An invite to all Kaleidoscope enthusiasts and other who would love to rediscover Kaleidoscopes.
If you find yourself around the Cincinnati area on Saturday, May 30, or Sunday, May 31, 2015 the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society invites you to come visit with 38 Kaleidoscope artist and view over 1000 unique Kaleidoscopes. The showroom is open to the public during these days. The showroom times are Saturday, May 30, 2015 – 10 AM to 4 PM and on Sunday, May 31, 2015 – 12 noon to 4 PM.
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No charge.

Is there an admission fee?

My brother-in-law used to make these as a hobby. I still have one, he gave me.

Thank you!

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Have you wanted to sit down and talk art with 38 kaleidoscope artists? Do you want to be the first to see 30 never before seen kaleidoscopes? Want to meet 4 new kaleidoscope artists? Find the list of artist who are attending the 2015 convention at
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Convention Artist Directory - Brewster Kaleidoscope Society

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would love too, but unfortunately have to sell my collection.

Congratulations to Marc Tickle of On Reflection Kaleidoscopes for receiving an Award of Excellence at the American Craft Council show in Baltimore, MD. This award recognizes Marc for his body of work in kaleidoscope design.

A great honor for Marc and fabulous news for kaleidoscopes in general!
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Congratulations Marc Tickle!!!

If anyone knows someone who would like to buy a kaleidoscope collection let me know. Unfortunately need to sell

Cheryl, I am interested in limited edition scopes. DM me the details so we can see if there is an opportunity to work together. Thank you Fred.

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