Sun and Rainbow Suncatcher
A weather-scene suncatcher in stained-glass effect resin: a red sun rising at the corner above a full rainbow arc, with two small clouds beneath and raindrop pendants in red, yellow, and blue dangling on threads from the clouds. Set into soldered metal frames, the whole composition reads like a small illustration of "after the rain".
Hung in a sunny window, the rainbow lights up vividly while the dangling raindrops catch the sun and turn slowly, casting flecks of colour onto the wall behind. The combined sun, rainbow, cloud, and rain imagery gives the piece more visual interest than a single-element design — there's something to spot at every glance.
An obvious gift for anyone who likes the imagery of a fresh start after difficult weather: housewarmings, recoveries, new beginnings, or as an everyday cheerful piece for anyone who could do with a daily reminder that the sun comes out again.
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.