How Do You Cut Photographs To Make Kaleidoscopes?
Kaleidoscopes are an awesomely unique way to see the world. Imagine viewing snippets of your own life through a kaleidoscope. What an experience. With a little practice, patience, time and some photographs, you can make a kaleidoscope featuring moments of your life. Step 1 Choose a photograph to use. Look for distinct patterns and unusual textures in the photograph. Step 2 Use a 45-degree clear plastic triangle to see what elements of the photograph will meet. Place the triangle on top of the photo, and look to see what part lies under the 45-degree mark. This is where the photograph will begin reflecting back on itself in the finished project. Step 3 Order four traditional prints and four reverse prints of your photograph. The reverse prints are mirror images of the original. Step 4 Make several photocopies of your photograph for practice. Step 5 Determine the cuts you will need to make. Do this on your photocopies. Lay the 45-degree triangle on the photocopy, and find an interesting
