After thinking a bit about the "modified cake rack" option, I now think I might try the "String Art" option...


.
Timber frame with nails at the appropriate places for the prototype and some cotton... (maybe use different colours so looks pretty hanging on the wall

). If it's a success, the real one would be a timber frame and fishing line through holes (just like stringing a racquet

).
Turn that old photo frame into something useful...

Al.
EDIT: Hmm I'll have to think about that a bit more... I just realised my initial string art idea would just produce lots of diffraction spike and not aid focusing

. But watch this space...