Monthly Archives: October 2010

Many a Favorite for a Blue Kaleidoscope

People often ask us “What is the most popular color in a kaleidoscope?” The answer is blue. Blue is a calm and soothing color; something people are always searching for in the hectic, modern life. And here are some of my favorite Blue scope options covering all styles and prices.

This Liquid Motion Kaleidoscope has a great bang for the buck. Many people describe the interior image as fireworks within a scope!

Blue Liquid Motion Kaleidoscope

Blue Liquid Motion Kaleidoscope

liquid-motion-blue-interior-image

liquid-motion-blue-interior-image

Here’s a fun and whimsical design in gorgeous blue stained glass and fused glass. Kathleen Hunt creates an airplane that is a kaleidoscope!
The perfect holiday gift for a pilot!

Blue Airplane Kaleidoscope by Kathleen Hunt

Blue Airplane Kaleidoscope by Kathleen Hunt

If you are looking for the ultimate blue kaleidoscope, look no further than the work of kaleidoscope artist Charles Karadimos.

Cone Blue Kaleidoscope by Charles Karadimos

Cone Blue Kaleidoscope by Charles Karadimos


Charles is celebrating 30 years of kaleidoscope artistry this year and we have been honored to carry his work for 28 of those 30 years. Thank you Charles for creating such amazing kaleidoscopes! You can browse through some of Charles’ work here.
Watch a few minutes of this work in action at the following link to YouTube.
YouTube Video of Blue Cone Kaleidoscope by Kaleidoscope Artist, Charles Karadimos

Signed Glass Marbles

Not just kaleidoscopes, we feature gorgeous Signed Glass Marbles here at Kaleidoscopes To You.
In fact, we offer so many gorgeous one-of-a-kind marbles, we have created an entire section just devoted to Marbles.

Marble artists we started carrying in 2008 are the Mazet Brothers. These 3 brothers work together to create amazing Vortex, Galaxy and whimisical marbles.

Here’s one of my favorites! A dichroic butterfly trapped with the marble.

Mazet Butterfly Marble

Mazet Butterfly Marble


Here’s a link to our YouTube Channel for Kaleidoscopes To You showing this marble in motion.

Then the Mazet Brothers get really crazy with the lampworking on the outside to make some stellar and whimsical paperweights. Take a look at this frog perched atop a Vortex!

Mazet Frog on Vortex

Mazet Frog on Vortex


Here’s some video that shows the size and glimmer within this gorgeous petite glass sculpture.
Mazet Frog on Vortex on YouTube

Cozy Baker – Kaleidoscope Maven and Mentor

Cozy Baker

Cozy Baker

Cozy Baker, the original Maven of Kaleidoscopes and Mentor to many Galleries and Artists, has passed away after a short battle with ovarian cancer. This colorful and gracious lady began her journey with kaleidoscopes while searching for solace after her son’s death. Her journey has now come to its conclusion.

Through the years, she mentored many artists and became the hub of the ultimate kaleidoscope – the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society which is open to all kaleidoscope collectors, galleries and artists. Karl remembers back in the 80’s and early 90’s, he would call Cozy and chat at least twice per week as she was the main hub of information about new and emerging artists. These were the days of Karl’s gallery in Red Wing, MN called the Glass Scope. We have now evolved into Kaleidoscopes To You. Cozy’s kind and generous manner encouraged many artists to evolve and pursue their work. Her legacy in this medium of art is far reaching; crossing any border or any boundary for the sake of Happy Colors.

Her signature was always accompanied with the wish or blessing for “Happy Colors!” A toast to Cozy Baker – “Happy Colors Forever!”

Happy 30th Anniversary Charles Karadimos Kaleidoscope Artist

2010 Marks the 30th anniversary of Charles Karadimos making kaleidoscopes. Charles’ kaleidoscopes have a precision and preciousness that is rare to find in a kaleidoscope. He is truly in the top 10 kaleidoscope artists in the world.

Charles Karadimos

Charles Karadimos

Karl has been selling scopes for 28 years now and has watched Charles keep raising the bar; not only for his own work but has raised the standards for all kaleidoscope artists.

Karadimos Black Spiral Interior Image

Karadimos Black Spiral Interior Image

Working from his studio and acreage north of Washington, DC, Charles continues to create the highest standard of modern scopes. See for yourself!

Karadimos Black Spiral #4

Karadimos Black Spiral #4


Charles Karadimos Video of Black Spiral 4

Sara Bareilles Kaleidoscope Heart

Sara Bareilles Kaleidoscope Heart Beautiful new song by Sara Bareilles! Kaleidoscope Heart. We have many kaleidoscopes that could match such a lovely and enchanting song. Take a look at this scope embellished with a heart by David Kalish.

Heart Teleidoscope by Kalish

Heart Teleidoscope by Kalish