Ishida, Chikako

"Stardust" is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Chikako Ishida. This triangular kaleidoscope's body is clear glass over textured silver panels. This scope has a dry, non-turning object cell that includes handmade lampworked and dichor…

"Lipstick" is a fun little kaleidoscope by artist Chikako Ishida.  This scope has a 2-mirror system and a dry, non-turning, end-lit kaleidoscope that includes lamp-worked glass. The scope is inside a lovely jeweled lipstick case.  Just take…

"World in a Tube" is a handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Chikako Ishida. It is a wonderfully simple design in acrylic that comes with an acrylic stand.  There is a visible, tapered, 3-mirror system that captures light refelcted from dichr…