How Do You Make A Kaleidoscope Out Of A Pringles Can?
A kaleidoscope is a children’s toy that is shaped like a cylinder. You look into the viewing side and rotate the end piece to see changing shapes and colors. A kaleidoscope is basically a tube containing two or more mirrors that reflect images of colored beads that are also in the tube. Making your own kaleidoscope out of a Pringles can is a simple crafts project, and once complete you’ll be seeing your own shifting symmetrical patterns. Cut off the bottom and top of the Pringles can carefully. If doing this with a younger child this step should be supervised. Cut an acrylic mirror into three equal-size strips that are about as tall as the can. Use an acrylic mirror that is 6″ x 9″, which is flexible and safe to cut (See Resources). Arrange the mirror strips to form a triangle, with the mirrored side facing inwards (See Resources). Wrap duct tape around the outside of the strips–one strip on each end and one in the middle–so the triangle will keep its shape. Insert the triangle secur
