Where can I buy mirrors for making kaleidoscopes with? (On line or in Sydney Australia)?

Question

Hi, I would love to have a go at making some Kaleidoscopes to sell at the markets. Does anyone know where I could buy the mirrors to go inside? I live in Sydney Australia, so either online or for sale in Sydney. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks!!!

Answer 1

For a Kaleidoscope you need three rectangular shape mirrors, you could try places like Spotlight and Lynncraft, any type of craft store might carry mirrors for craft projects.

I also found a site that carries Mirrors for Mirrorcraft??.  If you scroll down the page to the heading "Mirrorcraft Mirrors"

they sell mirrors in 4 different sizes (which you might be able to cut to size if you get the correct tools to do so).  

http://www.aussiegiftsandcrafts.com/page...

There is a great listing of glass suppliers etc

http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Products/Glass...

Some others which might be worth a check:

www.liverpoolglass.com.au

www.doorone.com.au

Also try searching for Hobby Mirror Glass or Craft Mirror Glass.  There where quite a few results.

There are also Kaleidoscope kits you can buy, if you are not wanting to make them from scratch, which you could still customise to your liking.

I couldn't find anything specifically for Kaleidoscopes, but best of luck finding what you are looking for..