Description
This square glass suncatcher carries a single butterfly and three gentle words, spread your wings, printed beneath it in plain lower-case type. The butterfly's upper wings are a pale, icy blue and its lower wings a deep cobalt, with a dark body and fine curled antennae, all set on a clear panel held in a slim black frame. A black cord loops up from the top of the frame so it hangs straight. Its longest measurement is 15.5cm, the shorter one 7.8cm, and it is only 0.8cm deep, so it takes up little room in a window.
A suncatcher comes into its own in daylight, so we would hang this one in a window where the sun reaches it: a kitchen window, a landing, a bedroom or a glazed back door. With the light behind it, the clear glass lets the blue wings stand out against the sky or the garden beyond, and its modest size means it fits a narrow pane as easily as a wide one. The message keeps things simple and hopeful, which makes it a lovely small gift for anyone who could do with a little encouragement. Hung at eye level, the three words are read each time someone passes.
The panel is glass, with the butterfly and words set on its face and the black frame running all round the edge, and the hanging cord is fixed through a small ring at the top. Hang it from a suction hook, a cup hook in the window frame or a curtain pole, and check the hook is secure before letting go, as glass does not forgive a fall. To keep it bright, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth, or a barely damp one for fingerprints, then dry it straight away. We like it hung on its own so the butterfly has the pane to itself, catching the morning light.
Specification
| Material |
Glass |
| Colour |
Clear |
| Size |
15.5 x 7.8cm |
| Depth |
0.8cm |
| Weight |
0.05kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the suncatcher?
Its longest measurement is 15.5cm and its shorter one is 7.8cm. It is only 0.8cm deep, so it suits even a small window pane.
What is the suncatcher made of?
The panel is glass, held in a slim black frame, with a blue butterfly and the words spread your wings on its clear face.
How does it hang?
A black cord loops from a small ring at the top of the frame, so it hangs from a hook, a suction cup or a curtain pole in a window.
What colour is it?
The glass is clear, so the light shows through. It has a slim black frame, a black cord and a butterfly in pale icy blue and deep cobalt.
How do I keep it clean?
Wipe the glass gently with a soft dry cloth, or a barely damp one for fingerprints, and dry it straight away so it stays bright and clear.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. Its message, spread your wings, is a gentle word of encouragement for someone you care about, and it takes up very little room.