TACTILE PLAY COMPOUND WITH 3D STEREOSCOPIC ILLUSIONS
A play compound includes additives, which when viewed with 3D glasses, elicit three-dimensional stereoscopic illusions. To present stereoscopic images, the additives in the play compound are viewed through different polarizing filters of low-cost eyeglasses worn by a viewer. As each filter passes only that light which is similarly polarized and blocks the light polarized in the opposite direction, each eye sees a different image. This is used to produce a three-dimensional effect by projecting the same scene into both eyes but depicted from slightly different perspectives. Multiple persons can view the stereoscopic images at the same time.
1 . A play compound comprising:
additives, which when viewed through a polarizing filter, elicit three-dimensional stereoscopic illusions.
2 . The play compound of claim 1 further comprising a play compound component selectively added to provide a tactile effect.
3 . The play compound of claim 1 further comprising a play compound component selectively added to provide an additional visual effect, said additional visual effect selected from the group consisting of:
a change of color;
an increase or decrease in color contrast between objects placed within the play compound;
an increase or decrease in a reflectivity of the play compound; and
emission of light from a phosphor.
4 . The play compound of claim 1 wherein the play compound is formed from a mixture comprising powder and water.
5 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises a gum.
6 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises a borate.
7 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises a colorant.
8 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises a starch.
9 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises a phosphate.
10 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises an ethanol.
11 . The play compound of claim 4 wherein the powder comprises an acetate.
12 . A method of play comprising:
viewing a play compound with additives, which when viewed through a filter, elicit three-dimensional stereoscopic illusions through a polarizing filter.
13 . The method of claim 12 wherein the filter is included in eyewear.
14 . The method of claim 13 wherein there are two filters, and each of the two filters are configured to filter light based on:
(a) a color and/or wavelength of the light; and/or
(b) application of linear and/or circular polarization techniques.
15 . The method of claim 13 further comprising adding glitter to the play compound.
16 . The method of claim 13 further comprising salvaging collectables from the play compound.
17 . A kit comprising:
the play compound of claim 1 ;
at least one pair of 3D glasses having at least two distinct filters for filtering light;
product packaging for storing the play compound between play sessions; and
instructions, warnings, images, and/or source/product identifiers printed on the product packaging.
18 . The kit of claim 17 wherein the product packaging further includes a handle.
19 . A method of manufacturing a play compound comprising manufacturing the play compound of claim 1 .
20 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising determining set percentages for components and/or factory conditions for said manufacture.