How to Make a Stunning Kaleidoscope. DIY Kaleidoscope Using Mirrors.

Making a kaleidoscope that shows amazing, vibrant colors is very simple.
You will only need a sheet of plastic mirror to start with.
Just follow this quick tutorial to build your own!
You can make it a different size to get even more mesmerizing reflection effects.
Watch the following video to make another variation of kaleidoscope
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EDIT:
I've received some emails with questions about the measurements of my kaleidoscope.
The length is 227mm, the sides are 10mm and 40mm.
It's made out of a 6" x 9" plastic mirror sheet with the thickness of 0.8mm.
Thin mirror sheets, easy to cut but take time to assemble
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[@dragonwarriorgamer7892]

The video went on and on and finally I developed an idea myself and now I found the only video on the internet showing how to make one of these..this is a priceless video because even google doesn't have this info.

[@my-pixels]

Thank you for the comment. I really hope Google will pick it up some day. I remember myself trying to find any information on how to make one of these. I couldn't find anything online.

[@dragonwarriorgamer7892]

​@@my-pixelsyes.. Bro send me your facebook Id.. I would like to make friendship with you

[@MrsH82008]

​@my-pixels thank you for all you put into these videos.

[@JAMES427CARROLL]

Yes, very much appreciate your work and your information brother

[@theklown8820]

That is so ridiculously cool

[@my-pixels]

Thank you!

[@quenchlessmaiden13]

Thank you. I almost bought a book explaining how to do this lol because i couldnt find anything like this online

[@my-pixels]

Thank you! I hope you'll enjoy building your own kaleidoscope!

[@benjaminszentpaly-j.619]

I have waited years for this video to be uploaded.thank you❤

[@my-pixels]

You are very welcome, enjoy the process!

[@dario2466]

Can confirm, finally someone showing it. Thx mate

[@rafaelpereiramg]

O único vídeo na Internet que mostra realmente como faz um desse 👏🏼

[@pandacompositor8623]

Mas ainda nao entendi de onde vem aqueles brilhos e imagens verdes e tals kkk

[@danielfarchione3076]

Fantastic tutorial and great work. This is such a cool craft. You got straight to the point :)

[@my-pixels]

Thank you so much! There's also a second video that may explain some details better kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYu2hpSKpaaWfKs

[@Neatoworkshop]

I've been working on making these for about 8 months now. The info about building them is so scarce that I had to reverse engineer from videos of some of the well known makers. When you want to move to glass, I recommend "first surface mirror". Regular mirror works okay but the design is not crisp. Also, color film for windows works well instead of sharpie. From what I can glean from the guys that are selling them for 350 a piece, they use a red diode laser to etch the design into the mirror. I use a Dremmel for now but the laser would really be the cleanest. Etching cream might also work but I haven't tried that yet. Putting a dichroic cube at the end really ties the whole thing together. I resent that I cannot get these guys to share any info about some of the other questions I have about them but hopefully with some more sleuthing I can get the answers. They do not like sharing their secrets.

[@my-pixels]

Thanks for the tips! I am planning to build the real thing soon!

[@outoftheblue6587]

thank you for spreading knowledge on these advanced kaleidoscope designs.

[@my-pixels]

You are very welcome!@@outoftheblue6587

[@SheWhoWandersTheWeb]

Oh, thank you for that cube suggestion! I have one (too big for this project) and love staring at it. Bet it makes these things really pop! Amazon does have sugar-cubed sized ones, so that's going in my cart for this project!

[@MrsH82008]

One of the guys is going to offer a workshop.

[@outoftheblue6587]

I had a stinking suspicion that this was how you did it but i couldn't find any videos on youtube to back it up. This is almost like proprietary knowledge hahah. Thanks!

[@my-pixels]

Thanks for the comment! I couldn't find any videos or information online too so I came up with one of possibly a dozen of ideas 😀

[@outoftheblue6587]

@@my-pixels You have other methods of achieving this effect or better? Ive been fascinated in kaleidoscopes with complex patterns similar to david sugich's for an example. Ive been researching here and there getting ready to build one soon.

[@my-pixels]

@@outoftheblue6587 David's kaleidoscopes are made of glass and I haven't tried to make my own yet. But at least we know the principles now. The only thing that's left is to figure out how to make those stipes by removing the mirror coating. Most liekely chemically.

[@kwbond918]

​@my-pixels acetone maybe? Or etching with acid? You're a Legend by the way, thank you for this. Can I ask, is the small end closed off? Or do you leave it open?

[@my-pixels]

​@@kwbond918Thank you! I also think there may be some kind of acid involved. The small end is open. Actually, the shape of that end opening is what generates the central 'star' shape. Experiment with it! Also, they add a coloured ball at the tail end to make the star even more beautiful.

[@JM-Unleashed]

Wow! Amazing! 👍

[@joshuapudthas6122]

Thank you thanks a lot did sharing this❤❤❤❤❤

[@my-pixels]

You are so welcome!

[@piadosbombom]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! I just made mine but I didn't get the same effects as your video, nor the star at the end. Could it have been the length and size of the large and small opening? I made it with the following measurements: 18cm long, larger opening with 6cm and smaller opening with 2cm.

[@my-pixels]

Thank you for the comment! You have to use a flashlight to illuminate your kaleidoscope from outside. Just point the light randomly and you should see all the wonderful effects. That's how these things work. Hope this helps! PS Just in case the measurements of mine are: Length: 23cm, Sides: 4cm and 1cm.

[@AtlasKeith]

Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing the knowledge with the world

[@my-pixels]

Your are welcome! I hope you enjoy making your own kaleidoscope.

[@dash185]

Very, very cool!

[@SDavis-in2gt]

thank you so much for this.

[@my-pixels]

You are welcome!

[@Dylan20]

This is great! So much more interesting than the standard 3-mirror kaleidoscope. Thanks for posting the details. Question: Why do you say the thinner sheets take more time to assemble?

[@my-pixels]

Thanks! The thinner mirrors are more flexible and it take a little more time to get them aligned.

[@bearshield7138]

very cool

[@g.w.y8996]

Good

[@nebula674]

I'm wondering, why do you use tape and then use colors?

[@my-pixels]

The tape is not needed if the ink sticks to the surface.

[@deepdas2004]

Thanks a lottttt

[@my-pixels]

You are welcome!

[@arnavray4236]

tis is uch a goood tutorial tysm!!!!!

[@my-pixels]

You are very welcome!

[@dragonwarriorgamer7892]

what is the dimension , digree quantity of one side. can you tell me please ?

[@my-pixels]

Yes, I have added the dimensions to the video description.

[@JasminDavis-bd3qn]

Is the other end of the Kaleidoscope open??can we make it with small mirror sheet?

[@my-pixels]

The other end may be open but you can add a small gemstone to it. Even a plastic one will create a beautiful central sphere like in this video kzbin.infoO4PWIJrqWhc

[@jzelkan327]

Thank you for the guide! Super helpful! What are the dimensions of your cuts if I may ask?

[@my-pixels]

You are welcome! The length is 227mm, the sides are 10mm and 40mm.

[@edenhomestead5382]

I posted up results on my channel, and I linked back to this video if that's okay. Thank You!

[@my-pixels]

Wow, absolutely stunning! Very colorful! Sure thing, feel free to add the link!

[@edenhomestead5382]

Thanks! @@my-pixels

[@edenhomestead5382]

I'm trying to remove the adhesive from the cut out strips, but the foil doesn't come off. Isn't it supposed to come off using the acetone?

[@my-pixels]

Yes, you need to remove the protective paper first, them get rid of the glue base and then strip the mirror coating using acetone. Just like in the video.

[@edenhomestead5382]

Thanks for your help! My 1st Kaleidoscope is now complete thanks to you! @@my-pixels I'll post a video link of it soon, although my camera work won't come anywhere near matching yours! ;)

[@my-pixels]

@@edenhomestead5382 Great, I'm glad to hear you've completed your first one. I simply used an older iPhone to make the video of the Kaleidoscope. It's not a 4K quality but still ok.

[@edenhomestead5382]

Your camera work has greatly improved since you started!@@my-pixels

[@edenhomestead5382]

Once I'm able to get the Star Nova effect down, I'll try to make a video where I don't wing it, like I did with the one I just put up. Thanks for inspiring us!

[@_.montgoma._9312]

question: if you were to put a tube or box around it, would the kaleidoscope still work? great video, thanks!

[@my-pixels]

Thanks! It would work given that you can still shine the light on the colored side.

[@dragonwarriorgamer7892]

But I have developed another idea using two side reflective mirror film and color filter. That will take more time but makes beautiful patterns like expensive kaleidoscope. anyway This video was amazing.. I challenge this is the most underrated video

[@my-pixels]

Oh nice, that's another way of adding colours. Thanks!

[@chocochipbananasplit]

You are the MVP for making this video, like, no one shows how to make one, they just sell them for over 200 usd and almost no one has that money, i wanna trip real quick and cheap and not spend two weeks worth of food in my 3rd world country. 😅❤ Thank you so much.

[@my-pixels]

You are very welcome! Thank you for stopping by 😊

[@vamosparaocapao]

Coloca uma luz na frente?

[@my-pixels]

Coloque uma luz em qualquer lugar e veja como fica.

[@wassim176]

You're a legend

[@my-pixels]

😊Thank you!

[@juansebastianbernalrubio1775]

what kind of mirror do you use?

[@my-pixels]

It's made out of a 6" x 9" plastic mirror sheet with the thickness of 0.8mm.

[@SunflowerSunflower101]

Anyone have suggestions for using LED strip lights? And viewable from the outside?

[@matthewholloway9507]

There's a lot of pretty cool patents out there that you can read and make..

[@dambaotrung1932]

oh thank you so muchhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@my-pixels]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@KartsAndCoffee]

Would you be able to cover the kaleidoscope with stained glass or resin/plexiglass for a more finished appearance?

[@my-pixels]

Of course :) I've been doing that for a while now kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqq5coONjNmXndU

[@itzdaryldavyn3968]

what can i use instead of acetone i dont hva it

[@my-pixels]

Honestly, I don't know. I haven't tried other solvents. You could try and scratch through the mirror coating, maybe.

[@EstebanBonvillani]

Excelente 😎

[@nschul4]

Beautiful

[@lucydiamond1579]

You don't put beads in it?

[@my-pixels]

Not in this one. But you can always try adding your personal touch to yours 👍

[@lucydiamond1579]

@my-pixels thank you! I ordered the stuff to make one cause I saw one in Amazon for $41 and I'd rather make my own lol. Also saw this 3d infinity mirror affect one I wanna make too🩵

[@my-pixels]

@@lucydiamond1579 I like those infinity mirrors. I've been thinking about making my own for quite a while.

[@nfullenwider]

Do it! It's super easy, I made an infinity headboard!

[@chocochipbananasplit]

​@@my-pixelsomg please do, those are amazing, will subscribe just in case you make it

[@ryankinney6966]

Great job giving away what took talented kaleidoscope artists lots of time and money and trial and error to accomplish only for you to just ruin the art with this and give it away. Smfh

[@my-pixels]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I appreciate the talent and effort that goes into kaleidoscope art. My intention was to share the basics of this beautiful art. Kaleidoscope art involves significant time, effort, and skill to make something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqq5coONjNmXndU I'm sorry if it didn't resonate with you, but I value all feedback.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Dude, are you kidding? The sharing of knowledge is never wrong, especially when it comes to art.

[@my-pixels]

@@BobbyDukeArts Thanks! Totally agree with you!

[@gracevalle6312]

Very complicated for a kid to do. 😒

[@EstebanBonvillani]

En realidad, no esta pensado este proyecto para niños