Real rainbows from 25 Asfour Egyptian Crystals. Handmade in Omaha.
Some suncatchers use hard acrylic or traditional glass that produces a soft, blurry effect. Every SunRain prism suncatcher is crafted from only 30% lead crystal by Asfour Crystal—the same material found in fine chandeliers. Glass is made from sand. Crystal is a finely crafted mix of Silica sand with Potash and Lead (II) Oxide (ref. www.theglassmakers.co.uk).
Lead crystal bends light more sharply, splitting sunlight into distinct, saturated bands of red, orange, yellow, green, "blue", indigo and violet. I put "blue" in quotes because I have seen light blue, cyan, and some remarkable blue hues. Each 2-inch prism features 16 precision machine-cut facets, giving you 400 light-splitting surfaces and room-filling color that can reach walls in shadow 30 feet away and more with vivid strength (ref. pressbooks.online.ucf.edu).
Learn the science behind prism light refraction →
From weddings and nurseries to skylights, photography, and feng shui, one suncatcher has endless ways to fill a space with real rainbows.
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Imagine your guests' delight as dozens of brilliant rainbows sweep across your reception space, creating a breathtaking light show no photographer could stage.
Stand out with a WOW moment buyers will remember. Maximize the natural light they crave and create an instant emotional connection in their new home.
No screens. No batteries. No noise. Just pure rainbow magic across your nursery walls, captivating little eyes from newborn through toddlerhood.
Skylights and soaring two-story windows pour in the most direct sun in the house. Learn how to hang a prism up high, safely, for rainbows that sweep across an entire wall.
Use SunRain Prism Suncatchers two ways in portrait photography. Place your subject among the rainbows by capturing light spectrums as they fall on or around them. Or position your subject beside the prism suncatcher while you shoot directly into the spectrum light. Brilliant flashes of color—more beautiful than anything you have seen—will sparkle from the prisms beside your subject.
A faceted crystal is a classic feng shui cure for lifting and circulating chi. Discover where to hang a prism and how it transforms meditation and sensory spaces.
I took the long way around to get here. I'm John Meng-Frecker, a retired engineer turned working artist. My SunRain design comes from prism geometry: the 360° circle perfectly holds 25 lead crystal chandelier prisms, forming a sunburst pattern.
I first made SunRain for my granddaughter. When she saw the rainbows dancing across her bedroom, she said, "There's rainbows everywhere!" That reaction is what I hope every customer experiences.
"This is a beautiful piece of art. Even better than my expectations. Well worth the price. The package arrived on time."
"Going thru a remodel but cannot wait to hang in my kitchen windows and let the light show begin!!"
"Stunning and beautifully made! These are such a special addition to a bright room! John is incredibly talented and thoughtful! Highly recommend!"
"This piece is beautiful! I am blown away at the rainbows it makes. I put it in my office and it has honestly been a pleasure to watch it work its magic."
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