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Reflections in glass: Lincoln kaleidoscope artist transforms marbles into mesmerizing art

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Reflections in glass: Lincoln kaleidoscope artist transforms marbles into mesmerizing art

• Erin Andersen
• Mar 5, 2017
• Mar 5, 2017 Updated Mar 12, 2018
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Allison Borgschulte looks through one of her fused glass kaleidoscopes. Borgschulte designs the outside of her kaleidoscopes to complement the designs of the artist crafted marbles.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

The view through one of Allison Borgschulte's stained glass kaleidoscopes.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

Lincoln's Allison Borgschulte creates stained glass kaleidoscopes to highlight the marvelous images found inside marbles. The angle and number of mirrors inside her kaleidoscopes determine the image reflected.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

Allison Borgschulte poses with just a sampling her the stained and fused glass kaleidoscopes she makes. An employee of Moon Marble in Bonner Springs, Kansas, Borgschulte started making kaleidoscopes in 2012 to complement the marble designs of various marble artists.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

Allison Borgschulte solders together stained glass leaves, which will offer a lily-pad like tray to hold the marble for one of her kaleidoscopes. Borgschulte began making stained glass kaleidoscopes about five years ago, and now sells them throughout the country.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

Friday afternoons are studio time for Lincoln stained glass and fiber artists Allison Borgschulte. Her stained glass and fused glass kaleidoscopes use handmade marbles to make stunning images and designs.

• JAKE CRANDALL, Journal Star

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Erin Andersen

Allison Borgschulte has a thing for marbles.

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To learn more about Allison Borgschulte’s work go to AllisonBorgschulte.com. Her kaleidoscopes also are available at Architectural Glassarts, 4035 S. 48th St.

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