All suncatchers will come in a gift box along with their printed story card. All come with hooks shown and mallet ones will have 2’ of white ribbon if you are hanging someplace a hook may not work. The larger ones will not come with ribbon due to their weight and size.

I take all of my pictures and videos with my IPhone camera either in my backyard or inside my home. I use white or light colored backing on almost all but also use black or darker sometimes to capture other colors.

There a couple of reasons for this. First, it depends on the time of the day and how much sun there is outside. Also, different sizes, faucets and colors will give different effects.

All are high quality glass crystal and have a highly reportable name and longevity in the crystal world.

Swarovski Crystals has been in business for 131 years and use precision machinery with an unmatched diamond like fire. Pricing is higher and most of the crystals used for sunactchers are discontinued.

Preciosa Crystals has officially been in business for 78 years and also use precision machinery for an evenly distributed brilliance. Pricing is less than Swarovski but the selection is limited for suncatchers.

Asfour Crystal has been in business for 65 years and use machine cut for high refraction properties. Their pricing is less and have more of a selection for suncatchers.

Handmade suncatchers differ from commercially produced ones primarily in their material quality, design uniqueness, and structural durability. Since I make each individually, they all may be a little unique.

Material Quality

• Handmade: Crafters typically use genuine K9 crystal, real stained glass, and durable metals like brass or copper. Real crystals split light into vibrant, sharp rainbows.
• Commercial: Factories often use molded plastic, resin, or cheap acrylic. These materials scratch easily, cloud over time, and produce dull, faint rainbows.

Production and Design

• Handmade: Each piece is unique and assembled by hand. You will often see intricate wire-wrapping, custom beadwork, and one-of-a-kind artistic flaws that add character.
• Commercial: Pieces are mass-produced using machines and molds. Thousands of identical items are made with uniform, repetitive, and sometimes uninspired designs.

I take he utmost care in packaging my handmade suncatchers to ensure their safe delivery. I use the same packaging on all regardless of how much the suncatcher cost. I use soft tissue to protect the crystals and then place it in a pretty white gift box. I then use a sturdy box and protect with tissue paper so it has 4 layers of protection.

I ship daily Monday - Friday so shipments will be taken to post office within 24-48 depending on when the order comes in. Generally, shipments may take anywhere from 2 to 7 business days.

Yes, I provide tracking information for all of my shipped handmade suncatchers. Once your order is dispatched, we will send you a confirmation email containing the tracking number and instructions on how to track your shipment. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your package and get real-time updates on its whereabouts.