Anamorphoscopes such as this were popular nineteenth century toys. I first came across them on this TV programme (CR-8) and thought that this idea would make an interesting ICT club activity.
The software they are using is called Anamorph Me; it is simple to use and is free.
Mirror card is available in craft shops and works well for this activity but the best material I have found is sticky back mirror film. This is available on ebay in A4 sheets and also in rolls; more economical if you are working with a large group of children.
If you would like to try this either in an ICT club or at home then I have written the following anamorphoscope activity sheet which is aimed at children. To make the cylindrical mirrors I wrapped the sticky mirror film around empty kitchen and toilet rolls.
There is a commercially available craft kit aimed at children which explores the use of the anamorphoscope:
Morph-o-scopes by Ooz and Oz. The site includes a child friendly history of the technique.
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