Handheld Olivewood Leaf Scope
This leaf scope is made from locally-sourced Olivewood. The scope is a lathe turned
olivewood barrel, with dyed maple eye piece and turning end. The turning end rotates
smoothly on ball-bearing based system. The “leaf scope” name comes from the leaf
skeleton that enhances the rear of the object chamber. As the chamber is rotated, the
leaf will provide unique optical experiences as it comes in and out of the image. The oil-
filled chamber is filled with a variety of objects may include lamp-worked dichroic glass,
iridescent films, wires, beads, polymer clay forms, and miscellaneous small items.
The scope is a 2-mirror- 5-point system.
A stand is provided and decorated with a leaf skeleton as well.
Steve was an engineer with a woodworking/woodturning hobby. Luanne has an art
degree and has been a ceramic artist for some time focusing on sculptures and artistic
pottery for cactus and succulent displays.
Steve had started into the kaleidoscope world by making eggoscopes. A few years ago,
Steve and Luanne attended the Brewster Convention in Scottsdale. Between the
workshop classes at the Convention, and the willingness of the Brewster member artists
to share tips, methods, and supply sources, the development of more sophisticated
kaleidoscopes was catapulted forward. The convention also yielded an unexpected
result. Luanne’s interest in the creation of kaleidoscopes was sparked. She has now
brought her artistic talents and has developed a number of “themed” object chambers.
She creates polymer clay items, as well as lamp-worked glass objects. They are now
enjoying the teamwork needed to produce kaleidoscope works of art.
Handheld Olivewood Leaf Scope
This leaf scope is made from locally-sourced Olivewood. The scope is a lathe turned
olivewood barrel, with dyed maple eye piece and turning end. The turning end rotates
smoothly on ball-bearing based system. The “leaf scope” name comes from the leaf
skeleton that enhances the rear of the object chamber. As the chamber is rotated, the
leaf will provide unique optical experiences as it comes in and out of the image. The oil-
filled chamber is filled with a variety of objects may include lamp-worked dichroic glass,
iridescent films, wires, beads, polymer clay forms, and miscellaneous small items.
The scope is a 2-mirror- 5-point system.
A stand is provided and decorated with a leaf skeleton as well.
Steve was an engineer with a woodworking/woodturning hobby. Luanne has an art
degree and has been a ceramic artist for some time focusing on sculptures and artistic
pottery for cactus and succulent displays.
Steve had started into the kaleidoscope world by making eggoscopes. A few years ago,
Steve and Luanne attended the Brewster Convention in Scottsdale. Between the
workshop classes at the Convention, and the willingness of the Brewster member artists
to share tips, methods, and supply sources, the development of more sophisticated
kaleidoscopes was catapulted forward. The convention also yielded an unexpected
result. Luanne’s interest in the creation of kaleidoscopes was sparked. She has now
brought her artistic talents and has developed a number of “themed” object chambers.
She creates polymer clay items, as well as lamp-worked glass objects. They are now
enjoying the teamwork needed to produce kaleidoscope works of art.
