How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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In this instructable you'll see how easy it is to make a Kaleidoscope, using things you might find in a teachers closet. It's supper easy and tons of fun.
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 1: Materials
- Paper towel core
- Manila Folder
- transparecny sheet
- exacto knife, or sissors
- tape
- pencil
- hole punch
- (Not Pictured) Sheet of silver paper, or mirror paper
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 2
- Trace around the paper towel core
- using the compass make another circle slightly bigger around eye piece
- Draw a 3''x3'' square, and trace anouther circle inside this square
- Take the compass and make a 5" circle
- make a 4'' circle inside this one
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 3
- You should have a 5'' ring
- trace around the outside of this ring onto the transparency sheet
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 4:
- Decorate Transparency using markers
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 5: Putting it all together
- Tape eye piece unto end of tube
- Tape art end piec onto the other end of tube (pic2)
- tape transparence to ring (pic3)
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 6
- Fold mirror or silver paper into a triangle
- slide into tube
How to Make a Kaleidoscope Using What's in a Teachers Supply Closet
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Step 7
Now spin the window and enjoy.
- Use brass tack to connect art end to transparency
Now spin the window and enjoy.