What is a Lumera suncatcher made of?
Sheet glass cut by hand, painted, fired at 1,465°F, leaded and soldered, finished with a brass frame and chain. No plastic, acrylic or vinyl anywhere in it.
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Short answers from the two people who cut it: the materials, the making, the sizes, the tones, the photo, the hanging, the care, and the time it takes.
How is a custom suncatcher made, from photo to kiln?
Drawn from your photo in about a minute. After you approve it, we cut, paint, fire, lead and sign the glass by hand, in two to three weeks.
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How long does a custom suncatcher take to arrive?
About a minute to design, free. Two to three weeks to make after you approve, then posted tracked. A ready-made piece leaves within three to five days.
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What photo should I upload for a suncatcher?
One subject, roughly facing the camera, eyes visible, in daylight if you can. It does not need to be sharp; a phone photo on the sofa works. JPEG, PNG or HEIC.
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Which size suncatcher should I choose: 15, 20 or 25 cm?
15, 20 or 25 cm across. The 20 cm fills a standard sash window pane and is the from-$89 size; 15 cm for a small pane, 25 cm for a wide window or a wall.
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Which background tone should I choose for my suncatcher?
Background tones and Auto, the palette Tedooo chose for your photo. Amber & rust warms a room, Cobalt & ice cools it; the portrait keeps its own colours.
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Suncatcher or Christmas ornament: which should I make?
Same photo, two pieces: a 15, 20 or 25 cm suncatcher on a brass chain, from $89, for a window all year, or a 10 cm ornament, $59.99, for the tree.
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Where should I hang a suncatcher so it catches the light?
In a window, on a wall hook near one, or from the ceiling. It comes on a brass chain, ready to hang the day it arrives; direct sun gives the most colour.
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How do I clean and care for a stained glass suncatcher?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. The colour is fired into the glass at 1,465°F, so it does not rub off or fade; keep the solder and the brass dry.
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Giving a suncatcher as a gift: timing, names and the box
A custom piece is made in two to three weeks after you approve, then posted tracked; a ready-made one leaves in three to five days. Up to 20 characters of text.
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