Artist Profiles

Kaleidoscope a Classic Design By Kaleidoscope Artist Charles Karadimos

A Classic Kaleidoscope is truly a keepsake; especially if it is an exquisitely crafted art piece by Charles Karadimos.  Charles Karadimos and his Kaleidoscopes were recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning and these kaleidoscope cones in Dichroic glass were half finished on his design bench..  Charles Karadimos is truly at the top of the kaleidoscope craft

 
And here it is!  Dichro Cone is spectacular with dichroic glass slumped into his classic cone shape with an overlay of clear glass that really adds even more shimmer to the Dichroic sheen.  Dichroic lampworked glass within the object cell of this kaleidoscope just vibrates with colors!

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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.

Kaleidoscope Artists Steve and Peggy Kittelson are exceptional Kaleidoscope Artists. Their kaleidoscopes feature work with Flame worked and Slumped Stained Glass. They have been working in this Medium now for over 20 Years. Peggy is the master of the oil filled cells - refining her lamp working skills over time. Her sense of color and balance of hues and textures has made her kaleidoscopes very desirable by many collectors. Steve has mastered the art of Slumping and fusing glass for their beautiful Exteriors. Together they have produced many series of works over time. This body of work includes many parlor kaleidoscopes, A flower series, Many Hand Held kaleidoscopes including Mystic Rapture, Reflections, Brocade, Spanky, New series including Dazzlers, Mirage, & Mystique.
In Our opinion The Mystic Rapture is their most popular and most classically elegant Kaleidoscope in their Body Of work. The Mystic Rapture has a clean and elegant slumped glass exterior and is complimented by the coordinating interior colors. the interior Image is amazing with its separate turning oil filled cell and 8 point symmetry. Their are many colors to choose from and Kaleidoscopes To You has many color choices in stock. We can even special order a favorite color for you. Come visit our selection of kaleidoscopes by Steve and Peggy Kittleson.