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Fine Handcrafted Kaleidoscopes, Jewelry Boxes and Cajitas Elena

EXELSA create 2 types of kaleidoscope; the Chamber Kaleidoscope (or Cellscope) and the Wheel Kaleidoscope (or Wheelscope).

Kaleidoscopes can be purchased in 2 presentations; as a deluxe boxed set presented in a handcrafted wooden box, or simply resting on a kon-tiki wooden stand. Please click on the kaleidoscope of your choice for more details:

Chamber Kaleidoscope Boxed SetChamber Kaleidoscope Boxed Set
Wheel Kaleidoscope Boxed SetWheel Kaleidoscope Boxed Set
The chamber boxed-set includes a deluxe kaleidoscope tube with a set of four interchangeable capsules, presented inside a handcrafted wooden box. The wheel boxed-set includes a deluxe kaleidoscope tube with a set of three interchangeable wheels, presented inside a handcrafted wooden box.
Chamber Kaleidoscope Kon-Tiki
Wheel Kaleidoscope Kon-Tiki
The chamber kon-tiki includes a kaleidoscope tube with three interchangeable capsules, resting on 2 kon-tiki wooden stands. The wheel kon-tiki includes a kaleidoscope tube with one wheel, resting on a kon-tiki wooden stand.

The Chamber Kaleidoscope has an enclosed object cell with free-tumbling jewels, dichroic glass, beads or other objects. The endpiece (also called object cell or capsule) is an enclosed chamber containing colored objects. The Wheel Kaleidoscope has one or more wheels at it's objective end. These may contain glass, translucent agates, pressed flowers, beads, jewels or other objects. Designs for kaleidoscope objectives combine color balance, intensity, contrast, delicacy, and structural integrity to produce the image you see.

Chamber Kaleidoscope Boxed Set (4 capsules)

Includes a deluxe kaleidoscope tube with a set of four interchangeable capsules, 2 Sterling silver rings hand-engraved with the artists' signature (David Piper), all presented inside a handcrafted wooden box.

Wheel Kaleidoscope Boxed Set (3 wheels)

Includes a deluxe kaleidoscope tube with a set of three interchangeable wheels, 2 Sterling silver rings hand-engraved with the artists' signature (David Piper), all presented inside a handcrafted wooden box.

Chamber Kaleidoscope Kon-Tiki (3 capsules)

Includes a kaleidoscope tube with three interchangeable capsules, 2 bronze rings hand-engraved with the artists' signature (David Piper), resting on 2 kon-tiki wooden stands.

Wheel Kaleidoscope Kon-Tiki (1 wheel)

Includes a kaleidoscope tube with one wheel, 2 bronze rings hand-engraved with the artists' signature (David Piper), resting on a kon-tiki wooden stand.

brewster societyAbout EXELSA

EXELSA has more than 30 years of experience, combining the talents of Elena Duran and David Piper. It is the fusion of two spirits that together unite the magical hands of creator David Piper and the noble heart of his wife Elena Duran. Together they capture changeable forms and colors implicated in the designs of these marvelous pieces.

EXELSA are members of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society, a forum for kaleidoscope artists, collectors and retailers. David Piper is listed in the Contemporary Artist section of their website.

EXELSA Kaleidoscope Video (3 mins)

 

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