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Kaleidoscope Stained Glass From: Kaleidoscope Studio Odiham, Hampshire UK Tel +44 (0)1256 395019 [email protected] To: Retail customers 1. Background, artist and studio information (p2) 2. Products, pictures and descriptions (pp3-17) Limited series (p3) Open series (p8) Incl. “Palmtop” and Miniature ranges) “The 3rd Dimension” (p12) 3. Retail pricing (p19) Frank Higgins/ January 2017 1 `` 1. Artist and Studio Information- Janet & Frank Higgins We design and build our Kaleidoscopes in our small studio in Hampshire, UK. Our principal medium is Stained Glass, reflecting our wide experience in that field. We “discovered” contemporary Kaleidoscopes during a visit to USA in the mid 1990’s. These appealed to Frank’s background as a scientist and engineer and to Janet’s training and experience as a colourist and designer. We believe that we are the only serious Kaleidoscope artists working in UK. Every single piece is handmade personally by us (not contracted out to be produced on a large scale). Our primary aim is to create Kaleidoscopes which will provide stunning, magical images, whatever the design. All our ‘scopes incorporate high-quality front-silvered mirror which, while difficult to work with, is essential to produce the clean multiple images. Where necessary, we incorporate magnification into the viewing train to ensure ease of focus on the image. In the objects which are viewed through the Kaleidoscope, we incorporate a range of exotic glasses and materials. These include iridescent and dichroic glass, fused and lampworked glass elements made in our own studio, Muranese millefiori, glass jewels etc. We balance this concentration on image with a simple, attractive exterior appearance, after all our ‘scopes will spend much of their life being looked at, rather than looked into. We try to bring as much innovation as possible to the production of the images while not allowing this to interfere with the basic aims. Our pieces are built with the intention that they will last a lifetime and become “heirlooms of the future” Our access to a wide range of the best art glasses means that we can produce most of our designs in a range of exterior colours. We can custom-build larger and more elaborate instruments on a commission basis. We can also repair or rebuild damaged instruments originating from our own studio and in many cases, those from other sources. Our work is distributed principally through galleries in UK, We are known also to collectors internationally and supply galleries in North America and Japan. We are Full Members of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen, members of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society (USA) and our work is featured in “The Kaleidoscope Collector’s Guide” and “The Kaleidoscope Book” (online) Two of our designs won awards at the prestigious International Exhibition “Kaleidoscopes 200 Years” in 2016. Frank is leader of, and a major contributor to the online “Kaleidoscope Builder’s Knowledge Base” www.groups.yahoo.com/group/kbkb with a worldwide membership of over 700 makers, collectors and kaleidoscope aficionados. 2 `` 3. Products Our output falls into several main categories: Limited series Glass Kaleidoscopes, comprising several different types of Kaleidoscope, distinguished by type of object or image and with two levels of complexity in some cases. “The 3rd Dimension” Introduced in 2008/09 and extended progressively since then, this is a range of highly innovative and unconventional kaleidoscopes, producing images with a strongly 3-dimensional appearance Open series Glass Kaleidoscopes, produced to the same optical standards as the limited series, but generally simpler in design. Includes the “Palmtop” and “Mini” ranges One-off, prototype and commission pieces. NB Additions are made to this programme quite frequently; please ask for details. Our picture album website at http://www.picturetrail.com/kaleidoscopesg contains a much larger range of pictures of all our kaleidoscopes, both external and internal images, plus video clips. ********************************** Limited-series Kaleidoscopes Cathedralscope – “Gothic” and Special version Wheelscope – “Renaissance” and Special version, “ChorusLine” produces an unusual, freize-like image Oil cell ‘scope – “Baroque” and Special version Tumblescope – “Rococo” Plus recent additions: Barrelscope, and “Max_Mandala”,a highly versatile multi- object ‘scope and most recently “Globescope”. Each piece is engraved with signature, production number and limited series number “Special” models are distinguished by added decorative accents, interchangeable objects and/or dual mirror systems. Each type is available in a wide range of glass colours and textures for the exterior. Series of each type limited to 99 pieces or 49 pieces (“Special” models) “Gothic” Cathedralscope. 2-mirror, giving 7- or 9-point mandala. Object is hand-rotated conical barrel, comprising 50 - 60 individual glass elements. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 6 x 4.5cm “Gothic” special. External decorative element. Twin mirror systems, 2-mirror plus 3-mirror. Object is hand-rotated cylindrical barrel comprising around 60 individual glass elements. Object is reversible, giving second set of images for each mirror system. Freestanding. Dimensions 22 x 6.5 x 5 cm approx “Renaissance ” wheelscope. 2-mirror giving 14-side/7-point mandala image. Object is twin hand -rotated wheels, #1 providing the detail in the image, #2 providing varying background colour and texture. Many designs of wheel available (Will also take tumblewheel in place of twin wheels). Matching glass presentation stand. Dimensions 20 x 8 x 7.5cm approx 4 `` “Renaissance” Special. 2-mirror, 7-point mandala-type image (or 3-mirror 30/60/90) Objects are twin hand -rotated wheels plus interchangeable tumblewheel, giving second set of images. Matching glass presentation stand which also acts as holder of interchangeable wheel(s). Dimensions 20 x 8 x 8 cm approx (when on stand) Barrel ‘scope : 2-mirror/5 or 6-point mandala. Object is large rotating glass drum on lateral axle with exotic glass elements drifting in oil. Image continues to change for considerable period after the drum is stopped. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 5.0 x 4.5cm approx. (there is a smaller (15 cm. version also) “Baroque” oil cellscope: Two-mirror cell giving 14-side/5, 6 or 7-point mandala image. Object is hand-rotated, oil-filled vial containing dichroic, lampworked and fused glass elements plus millefiori and glass jewels. Freestanding. Dimensions 19 x 3.5 x 8cm approx 5 `` “Chorus Line”: A tumblescope providing a highly unusual image in the form of a frieze of repeating images, with a definite Art Nouveau feel. Tumblechamber contains a large number of handmade lampworked glass shapes created in our studio. Size 18 x 7.5 x 7.5cm approx. (There are smaller versions in the “Palmtop” and “Miniature” ranges) “Rococo” tumblescope: 3-mirror system giving rectangular image array. Object is hand- rotated tumblewheel containing fused and lampworked glass elements, plus millefiori, jewels, dichroic glass shapes etc. Freestanding. Dimensions 18 x 6 x 6cm approx 6 `` “Max_Mandala”: The most versatile kaleidoscope in our range. This is a dual-image kaleidoscope with 3 interchangeable objects of different types. The two image systems are i. a two-mirror giving a 5- or 6-point mandala and ii. a 3-mirror 30/60/90 degree giving a perfectly tiled, repeating 6-point image. The 3 objects are i. a heavy brass tumblewheel with exotic glass contents, ii. a similar wheel but oil-filled giving a slow- tumbling action and iii. a pair of fixed-element wheels including dichroic and textured glass and other media. A matching cradle stores the wheels not currently in use. Overall dimensions 18 x 7 x 10 cm (incl. cradle) Globescope : This unique ‘scope features a hand-made oil-filled globe containing lampworked glass elements. 3-mirror system giving repeating rectangular or hexagonal im age, which continues to move after the globe has stopped rotating. Freestanding. Dimensions 20 x 6 x 4cm 7 `` Open series Glass Kaleidoscopes: Each piece initialled and numbered “Starburst” wandscope: 3-mirror system giving repeating 7, 8 or 9-point image. Object is swirled oil-filled wand/tube(s) producing a dynamic image – coloured cascades punctuated by intense flashes of light. Available in 3 sizes: Standard – triangular body, 15cm wand; Twin – rectangular body, two 15cm wands. Large – rectangular body, 23cm double-helix wand. Each type has a matching glass display stand. Body 17-18cm in length (small, twin) and 19-20cm (lg). Marblescope: 3-mirror system giving repeating 6-side image. Object is hand-blown spiral-filament marble. Freestanding. Dimensions 13 x3 x 3cm approx 8 `` Teleidoscope. In this variant of the Kaleidoscope, instead of viewing a glass wheel or chamber, the outside world is the object, focussed through a crystal ball. One sees multiple kaleidoscopic images of whatever the the ‘scope is pointed towards. Hexagonal body, approx 21 x 4.5 cm. Dreamscope: Launched in November 2012, the viewing object is an optically modified acrylic sphere, mounted so that it can rotate in any direction. The 3-mirror system is equilateral. The resultant images contain intense colours and change with both movement of the object and changes in external illumination. Hexagonal body approx 20 x 4.5 cm 9 `` “Palmtop” range. Scaled-down from the full-size kaleidoscopes but with the same high standard of optical system . 2-mirror system giving 5, 6 or 7 point mandala image. Object can be twin rotating wheels, a stained glass cone containing 40 or so facets, or a domed tumblewheel containing lampworked glass elements. Approx dimensions 14 x 6.5 x 6 cm. Exterior colours vary. Wheelscope Cathedralscope Tumblescope Recent additions to the “Palmtop” range are “Pointahedron” and “ChorusLine”. These are of similar size to the other models 10 `` The miniature range: This range represents a further scaling-down of several of our classes of kaleidoscope. The bodies are typically 6-7cm long; the objects are similar to those of the larger kaleidoscopes but with less complexity.
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