Rainbow Suncatcher
A classic rainbow arch suncatcher in bold primary colours — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple — anchored by a deep blue circle at the base. Set into a soldered metal frame for a clean stained-glass effect, the simple arched shape is instantly recognisable from across the room.
Hung in a sunny window, the colours light up vividly and cast a soft wash of rainbow tones onto the wall behind. The bold, graphic design works particularly well in modern homes where a more decorative or fussy suncatcher would feel out of place — it sits comfortably alongside contemporary décor while still adding warmth and colour.
The rainbow is a universally cheerful image, which makes this an easy gift for housewarmings, birthdays, retirement, or any occasion where you want to send something genuinely uplifting without overthinking it.
Specification
- Construction
- Coloured resin set in soldered metal wire, stained-glass effect
- Hanger
- Beaded nylon cord with metal ring
- Care
- Dust gently with a soft cloth
Good to know
Where should I hang it?
A window that gets direct sunlight for at least part of the day — south or west-facing works best. When sun comes through, the coloured resin glows like stained glass and casts soft pools of colour into the room. In indirect light it still looks lovely, just without the lit-from-behind effect.
How do I hang it?
A small cup hook screwed into the top of the window frame is the neatest option. A suction cup hook works well if you don't want to make holes, though they can lose grip on cold glass in winter. The metal ring slips over either.
Will it spin?
Yes, gently — air movement around a window is usually enough to set it turning slowly, so the colours shift across the room as it moves. It's not designed for outdoor use where stronger wind would tangle the cord.
Can I hang it outside?
We'd keep it indoors. The resin and wire are reasonably hardy, but prolonged UV will eventually fade the colours and weather will dull the soldered seams. A porch, conservatory or covered window is a sensible middle ground.
What's the difference vs the ones on Amazon?
Look closely at the wire work — ours are properly soldered with even seams, not glued. The resin is poured cleanly into each section without bubbles or shrinkage at the edges. Cheap imports tend to use thinner wire that bends out of true, and the colours fade noticeably within a year or two even indoors.