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🔮 Kaleidoscope

🔵 8–11

🔮 Kaleidoscope — Symmetry Art

Draw in one sector and watch your art mirror in stunning N-fold symmetry. Choose 3-, 4-, 6-, 8- or 12-fold patterns to create mesmerising geometric designs. Save your favourite creations as PNG.

🔬 What It Demonstrates

Rotational symmetry transforms: every stroke is replicated N times with rotation and optional reflection, creating mandala-like patterns.

🎮 How to Use

Draw with the mouse in any sector. Choose symmetry order (3 to 12). Change colours and brush size. Click Save to export as PNG.

💡 Did You Know?

Real kaleidoscopes were invented by Sir David Brewster in 1816 and patented in 1817. The word comes from Greek: kalos (beautiful) + eidos (form) + scopeo (to look at).