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Darlene Moore

Darlene Moore creates playful kaleidoscopes for your fun and relaxation. Each person's view is a unique changing design. Kaleidoscopes are a spectacular collaboration of art and science. The origin of the word "kaleidoscope" is Greek and translates to "beautiful form watcher".
The bodies of the scopes are made from stained glass, bevel glass, or metal, and are decorated with various gems, jewels, or found objects. The vision cell at the end of the scope can be colorful gel wands, glass shapes, or cells of fun objects. Inside is the key to a sharp beautiful image - high quality front surface mirrors arranged in various angles to reflect designs and colors. Many of the kaleidoscopes are attached to vintage candle holders that serve as unique stands.

Sir David Brewster, a Scottish scientist, invented the kaleidoscope in 1816 as a scientific optical instrument. It has been entertaining to all ages ever since.

Play with a kaleidoscope and watch a new dawn breaking!


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