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Into the Looking Glass – A Kaleidoscope Artist Spotlight: Carolyn Bennett

At KaleidoscopesToYou.com, you’ll find a wide variety of kaleidoscopes by many different kaleidoscope artists. Every once in a while we like to highlight one of our popular kaleidoscope artists, so you know a bit more about the person behind the wonderful works of art that are available at Kaleidoscopes To You.


” Carolyn made her first kaleidoscope when she was just 9 years old.
” Attended New York University, receiving a BA in Fine Arts.
” Received a MA in Art History and Art Education from the State University of New York.
” She began making kaleidoscopes as a hobby in 1973, while she was teaching high school art classes.
” Carolyn began a career as a full time kaleidoscope artist in 1978.
” Served as one of the Directors of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society from 2003-2009.
” Patented the Pop-Up Kaleidoscope in 2003, which is a tiny kaleidoscope that folds into a CD case.
” The Pop-Up Kaleidoscope won the Brewster Society’s People’s Choice Award in 2002.
” Patented the Scopelens, which is a kaleidoscope attachment for a 35 mm camera.

At KaleidoscopesToYou.com, we have an assortment of kaleidoscopes by Carolyn Bennett, including options from her suspension kaleidoscope collection. These mesmerizing kaleidoscopes combine beads, stones, shells, glass and other objects in a liquid filled chamber to create a unique work of kaleidoscope art. You can learn more about Kaleidoscope Artist Carolyn Bennett at KaleidoscopesToYou.com.

Carolyn Bennett Liquid Suspension Kaleidoscopes are Wonderful

Here’s my favorite durable and handcrafted kaleidoscope!

Carolyn Bennett has designed these great acrylic kaleidoscopes for years and she continues to adapt these kaleidoscopes for different themes.

Here is an Old World Map Themed Kaleidoscope.
She has the photograph or map sealed underneath the high grade acrylic. You roll the entire kaleidoscope as you view its interior images.

CBennett LS Old World Map Kaleidoscope

CBennett LS Old World Map Kaleidoscope

CBennett Interior Image from Old World Map Kaleidoscope

CBennett Interior Image from Old World Map Kaleidoscope

This kaleidoscope is designed to have enough room for some texture and dimension underneath the acrylic. This version of the Sea uses handmade paper. The texture looks like it is under glass. The dimension and shadowing is precious. The acrylic cylinder seals it in with all the security of a museum exhibit!

CBennett Liquid Suspension Sea Kaleidoscope Exterior with Hand Made Paper

CBennett Liquid Suspension Sea Kaleidoscope Exterior with Hand Made Paper

CBennett Object Cell with SeaShells and Sand

CBennett Object Cell with SeaShells and Sand

Carolyn can also create custom versions for you. Invitations look amazing sealed under the acrylic as a custom momento of that special occcasion! Feel free to browse Carolyn’s section or email jean@kaleidoscopestoyou.com