![]() That central image is circular in shape and is a reflection of the objects being viewed. It produces one central image in the middle of the viewing field. Two sides are mirrors and the third side blackened. The 2-miiror system is configured in a triangular shape. For that reason many jewelry scopes utilize the spiral mirror system.īelow is a photo showing two jewelry scopes that utilize the spiral mirror system. The extremely small size of jewelry scopes makes it hard to create small enough mirror systems. While not often used in kaleidoscopes, you see it used more often in jewelry scopes (rings, necklaces and earrings). Objects in the object cell of these scopes are used more to create colors then shapes since all the viewer sees is a swirl of color coming towards them. This type of mirror system can also be called a 1-mirror system since only a single reflective material (mirror) is used.īelow are two images from the same spiral scope. The scope's cylinder shaped body or a cylinder tube inside the scope is covered with a reflective material which produces a spiraling effect of colors up toward the viewer. Here are some photos and videos of 3-D kaleidoscopes and there images from Janet & Frank Higgins (personal favorites are "St Basil 2010", "Super Carousel" and "Cube").
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