This kit is the same as the other great kaleidoscope kits except this one has NO glass parts. The best feature is that there are no glass parts with sharp edges in this kit but the image is still excellent.   It has heavy duty cardboard tubes for painting, claying, etc. This scope is great for groups, kids, adults who want to try their hand at making a kaleidoscope. The kit comes with everything you need except the decoration on the outside of the tube.