Polymer Clay Kaleidoscopes

Another medium that is very popular for kaleidoscopes is polymer clay used in a variety of ways for the scope body (tube). To my mind one of the most unusual and highly creative artisans of this medium is Jacqui Smith. She studied at the Philadelphia College of Art, and became a noted illustrator of children's books, as well as a designer of a large variety of figurines, dolls and jewelry collections, including work for the Franklin Mint. 

During a sabbatical from her commercial work, she found the world of kaleidoscopes and now develops one-of-a-kind, high-end, gallery-quality, and custom kaleidoscopes. Because they are so labor-intensive, she normally only creates 10 to 12 kaleidoscopes a year.

http://dreamscopes-kaleidoscopes.webs.com/

 

 

To my mind, truly works of art to be treasured by anyone lucky enough to have one. In addition to be a true artisan, Jacqui stands ready to help other kaleidoscope artists in a variety of ways through her involvement in several kaleidoscope artists groups.

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