{"product_id":"field-spotters-wooden-kaleidoscope-binoculars-with-adjustable-hinge","title":"Field Spotters — Wooden Kaleidoscope Binoculars with Adjustable Hinge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bw-pdp\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec bw-pdp__sec--lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bw-pdp__eye\"\u003eWooden kaleidoscope spotters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"bw-pdp__title\"\u003eA first pair of nature binoculars.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted beechwood spotters with a kaleidoscope twist. The hinge adjusts to the bridge of a small nose; the dial on each barrel turns the world geometric — leaves multiply into fractals, a robin becomes a constellation of red. Solid wood, water-based paint, brass pin. No glass, no batteries, no plastic. Made to live in a coat pocket through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eAges \u0026amp; how it’s used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for ages 4 and up. These are pretend optics — there is no actual magnification. The kaleidoscope dial is the point: children spin it and the world goes patterned. Younger children (3+) can be supervised; small parts mean it is not for under-3s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bw-pdp__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pair of beechwood binoculars with hinged bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo kaleidoscope dials, one per barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton neck cord with brass clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eWhat we leave out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bw-pdp__list bw-pdp__list--avoid\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo plastic lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries or electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry cloth or barely-damp linen. Avoid submerging; avoid the dishwasher. If the kaleidoscope dial gets stiff, a single drop of beeswax on the rim usually settles it. The cotton cord can be hand-rinsed and air-dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eFine print\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced to meet ASTM F963. Hand-finished, so colourway and grain vary slightly. Free US shipping (5–9 business days, tracked). 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging. Operated by \u003cstrong\u003eOMELVA LTD\u003c\/strong\u003e, Companies House Nº 17185873, England \u0026amp; Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"bw-pdp__sec bw-pdp__sec--faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bw-pdp__h3\"\u003eField questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bw-pdp__q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the paint safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-based, food-grade, lead-free. Sourced to meet ASTM F963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bw-pdp__q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo these actually magnify?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — these are kaleidoscope spotters. The dial turns the field of view into a geometric pattern. Real magnification would require glass lenses, which we left out for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bw-pdp__q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill they survive an outdoor afternoon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Solid beech with a brass hinge pin; no glass to crack. The cotton cord is short enough to sit on a five-year-old without dragging on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"bw-pdp__q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan my 3-year-old use them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith supervision, yes. The hinge has a small brass pin which is age-rated 3+; under-3s should not have these unsupervised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"bramwild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53136603349320,"sku":"BW-001","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0459\/4248\/files\/TL8368-safari-binoculars-1.jpg?v=1779285622","url":"https:\/\/bramwild.com\/products\/field-spotters-wooden-kaleidoscope-binoculars-with-adjustable-hinge","provider":"bramwild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}