Helpful Links

This page provides links to other great websites and web pages that may be of interest to kaleidoscope enthusiasts.

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Web Link The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society

 

Here is the link to the only international organization for kaleidoscope enthusiasts.

Web Link Antique Kaleidoscopes

Here are some pictures of antique kaleidoscopes.

Web Link Boston Craftworks

 

Boston Craftworks sells kaleidoscope kits and parts (including stands).  They are listed half way down the "Categories" column on the left of their Home page.

Web Link Brewster, Sir David

The link brings you to the BKS site's biography of Sir David Brewster.

Web Link Bush, Charles G.

The link brings you to the BKS site's biography of Charles G. Bush.

Web Link Clarity Glass - Kaleidoscope Supplies

 

This is a link to a supplier of many supplies needed to create and sell kaleidoscopes. They also sell kaleidoscope stands.

Web Link Computer Kaleidoscope Image

This site contains a cool kaleidoscope image.  Move your cursor around on the image to see it change.

Web Link Japanese Kaleidoscopes (Current)

 

To find out about the Japanese Kaleidoscope movement check out this link.  Be sure to select the "Classic" or "Magazine" tab at the top to read all the posts or select the "Flipcard" or "Mosaic" tap to select an article by its main picture or select the "Snapshot" tab to see all the pictures.

Web Link Japanese Kaleidoscopes (Older)

 

Here is a link to many types of information about Japanese kaleidoscopes.  It does appear to be a little outdated since the last "What's New" was posted in August 2009.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Attraction

 

Here is the world's only kaleidoscope attraction.  It is called the "World's Largest Kaleidoscope" and it's located in upstate New York.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Kits

 

They sell a good variety of kaleidoscope kits.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Museum of Japan

 

This is the link to a kaleidoscope museum.  Unfortunately it is in Japan.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Review #1

In 1999 Brett Bensley created and edited a magazine dedicated to kaleidoscopes. It was called "Kaleidoscope Review".  This is a link to the first of the 2 known editions published.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Review #2

In 1999 Brett Bensley created and edited a magazine dedicated to kaleidoscopes. It was called "Kaleidoscope Review".  This is a link to the second of the 2 known editions published.

Web Link Kaleidoscope Stands

 

Here is one place to pick up a stand for a scope that came without one.

Web Link Kaleidotrak - Kaleidoscope Collection Tracking System

 

Kaleidotrak organizes your kaleidoscope collection into one centralized location.  Kaleidotrak Version 2.1 is now available for $44.95, including shipping & handling. A free demonstration version of Kaleidotrak is available for download

Web Link Magic Mirror Kaleidoscope Computer Screensaver

 

Magic Mirror is a screensaver that operates as a true kaleidoscope, taking ordinary pictures and creating full-screen moving kaleidoscope images from them.

Web Link Mirror Designs

 

This site explains mirror designs for many different mirror systems.

Web Link Niche Magazine Article

In its Spring 2007 publication, Niche Magazine included an article about kaleidoscopes called "What's New in Kaleidoscopes". Niche is a magazine for independent retailers.

Web Link OttLite

This is a very good artificial light to use for viewing kaleidoscopes.  This light provides a full-spectrum light similar to natural sunlight.  If you can't get sunlight, this is the next best thing.