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Corki Weeks Kaleidoscope Artist Profile

Corki Weeks is one of the most prolific and creative kaleidoscope artists of the last 30 years. Her work has spanned brass, glass and mixed media for kaleidoscopes ranging from tiny necklaces to large parlor kaleidoscopes. Her knowledge base and warm and open personality have earned her a top spot within the hearts and minds of the kaleidoscope community. Corki is known for developing new and creative mirror systems. Her latest whim is taking down a path of beads and curved and slumped dichroic glass angles. These are appearing within the mirrors and on object cells on her kaleidoscopes and around the necks of those admiring the kaleidoscopes as well as admiring Corki. Corki Weeks is a top kaleidoscope artist.

Kaleidoscopes To You 507 Hwy 65 Manly Iowa 50456 U.S.A. www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com 1 641 454 2068

Kaleidoscopes To You is an online gallery focused on kaleidoscopes.  We started in 1982 and have evolved from gallery locations in Red Wing and Mall of America, MN and Galena, IL and relocated to Manly, IA in 1998.

We sell kaleidoscopes from $2 to over $2000 per piece which means our customer base ranges from people buying a toy to people building a collection of handmade craft to gift givers wanting the unique kaleidoscope. Our mission is to match our customers’ expectations for price, quality and value with our kaleidoscope offerings.  This requires educating our customers that handcraft has a much higher level of fit, finish and quality than a manufactured import. Educated consumers understand that the handcrafted items are more pleasing and better value than lesser quality and price. We always assure our customers that we want them to be satisfied with their purchase from Kaleidoscopes To You. Our staff is empowered to treat all of our customers as they wish to be treated themselves.  Our return policy is to do whatever it takes to get it right; regardless of time, shipping costs or reasons.

We do not accept items on consignment because if we believe in their work, we pay the artist.  We are always excited to see new works on approval, but we either return it respectfully or buy it.

We feel strongly that origin and product labeling is important. We have verified CPSIA compliance for all the kaleidoscope toys that we sell.    We represent kaleidoscope artists from New Zealand, Japan, Argentina as well as many American artists. 

Kaleidoscopes To You 507 Hwy 65 Manly Iowa 50456 U.S.A. www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com 1 641 454 2068

Kittelsons, Fantastic Kaleidoscope Artists

Here is a Picture Of Peggy painstakingly making one Lamp worked Part for a Mystic Rapture Kaleidoscope.

This Picture is a picture of a grouping of Cranberry Kaleidoscopes just cooling down after being in the 1300 degree slumping kiln.

Peggy and Steve work and live together with their glass. Their studio is steps from their home and pond tucked away in a hollow in Northeast Iowa. Peggy’s skill of lampworking is inspired by the natural setting and Steve’s stained glass skills are always impeccable. There skills are a perfect compliment to each other’s talents. The delicacy of Peggy’s lampworking comes through especially in their Flower Series of Kaleidoscopes. She lampworks a delicate sculpted glass flower that floats within the object cell and then Steve creates the fused panel for the exterior to compliment the flower.

Just take a look at Columbine in the Single Flower series. http://www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/cokabystpeki.html

Modern Glass Art Kaleidoscope "Columbine" Limited Edition #5 of 25 Flower Series Kaleidoscope By Kaleidoscope Artist, Steve and Peggy Kittelson

Gorgeous 5 point star image mimics the Columbines’ blooms. Exquisite lavenders and Blues float within the object cell. Delicate Flame sculpted Columbine Blooms inside the object cell. The image is breathtakingly intricate. Dimensions are 9 1/2 tall by 2 inch diameter. This kaleidoscope normally comes with a hand turned walnut base but can be ordered with the glass base or walnut base.

Looking for a Unique Fathers Day Gifts?

 Kaleidoscopes To You.com offers many Great Fathers Day Gifts, such as kaleidoscopes and Hand made Contemporary marbles. Gifts for Fathers day such as this wooden
kaleidoscope would make a great Fathers Day Gifts, http://www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/sohanj6inrow1.html

Looking for a Best Fathers Day Gifts, How about a Handsome mallard kaleidoscope. http://www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/woka.html

There is nothing better than giving a fathers day gift of a relaxing kaleidoscope to your father this Fathers Day.
Find, Fathers Day Gifts, Fathers Day Crafts,  Great Fathers Day Gifts,  at Kaleidoscopes To You. www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com

OK So do you wonder which kaleidoscope artists have made it to Karl and Jean’s personal collection?

Judith Paul and Tom Durden - Judith’s color sense and Tom’s mirrors are a fantastic combination. And their scopes reflect their vibrant and open personalities.

Corki Weeks - This woman is an absolute Maven of the Kaleidoscope. Our piece of Corki’s work is a brass Griffin pedestal scope with one of the first double mirror systems.
Sydney’s favorite as well! enough said.

Glenn Straub. Some of the best polarized cells ever.

Van Cort Instruments. Need these for historical archive and for prototypes.

Janice Chesnik. The best wheel kaleidoscopes ever designed.

Deborah and Kevin Healy. Karl has picked out many for Jean as gifts and Deborah and Jean share a birthday as well!

David Kalish. Specially designed cell for an early Hypochondriac.

Carolyn Bennett Baby gifts from Carolyn for our daughters!

Skeeter and Peter DeMattia - Baby Bottle kaleidoscope sent to us as a baby gift from Mary Wills and Sally Dryer.

Dean Krause. The last Oneness ring we had in stock. Had to keep it.
Marc Tickle Pinnacle. Just really fun to play with as it has the objects rolling around within the mirror system.

Charles Karadimos - 2 pods that we selected from his studio. One cobalt blue and the other terra cotta and sage speckled.

Bob McWilliam - Hand held stained glass with interchangeable cells. Just really cool and endless. Fun to play with the lamp worked glass and feel it in the hand. Lauren’s favorite!

Visit our website at kaleidoscopestoyou.com and start your kaleidoscope collection today.

David Kalish

Here’s the maestro of the Wedding Kaleidoscope, David Kalish at work in his studio!
Karl and I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to the Bay area where David has been designing and producing kaleidoscopes for over 20 years. His most successful design, the Wedding Kaleidoscope is an incredible and unique wedding gift as it allows to separate perspectives of the same object cell.  Here is David examining an object cell for the color proportions in his studio up in the Oakland hills. 

Here’s David precisely cutting the mirrors for his new design which I’ll tell you about next.

Here is Hypochondriac!  For anyone in the medical arts, the perfect gift is here!
A mix of over the counter pharmaceuticals are sealed within the object cell along with chrome or brass plated Caduceus.  This gives you a whole new view of pain relief!

Here’s David’s new design that incorporates fabric, called SoftCell.  The object cell is a beautiful piece of silk fabric that can be drawn through the cell to create fantastic images.
You can use a silk scarf of your choice to change the colors!

Easter Gifts, Easter Basket Gifts, Unique Easter Gifts, & Kids Easter Gifts.

A Kaleidoscope makes great Easter Gifts. Buy Your Unique Easter Gifts here at Kaleidoscopes To You.

Hunting for super cool Easter Basket Gifts?  Check out these cool kaleidoscopes by kaleidoscope Artists the Coghills!

http://store.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/moarteggsh3m.html

Beautiful colors of wood stains make the wood vibrant tones of nature and the interior images are fantastic! 
 
A great gift for a unique Easter Basket!

These teleidoscopes are some of my favorite gift ideas too.  These are a clear lens at the end of the egg which creates a kaleidoscopic image of whatever you see in the world!
http://store.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/ze4ineggtews.html
This one is solid Zebrawood which explains all the stripes!  Of course, the egg shape is always popular for Easter as it is another example of the rebirth.

Looking for a traditional design in a kaleidoscope gift?  Take a look at this lovely Purpleheart wood with the elegant brass stand
.

Each egg is hand turned from a solid piece of wood. The kaleidoscope is filled with beautiful glass beads in an array of bright colors.

Kids Easter Gifts on your list too?  Here’s the abso
lute favorite for Easter Baskets!
http://store.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/grcakabyge1.html

This kaleidoscope comes completely assembled except for adding the candy to the object chamber!  Easter Candy and an Easter Kaleidoscope all in one box!  And all you have to do is click, order and we’ll ship it out with a gift message included!  Buy Your Unique Easter Gifts here at Kaleidoscopes To You.