Care & Hanging Guide
Your handmade stained glass is built from genuine cathedral glass, copper foil, and solder, then sealed with a natural carnauba wax finish. With a little simple care, it will keep catching the light beautifully for many years.
Cleaning Your Glass
Clean gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth. Do not soak in harsh chemical cleaners. For everyday care, that dry microfiber cloth is all you need to lift dust. If a piece needs more, use a barely-damp cloth and dry it immediately. Never use ammonia-based window sprays such as Windex, abrasive pads, or harsh chemical cleaners — they can strip the patina and dull the solder lines.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Display
Our suncatchers are designed as indoor decor and look their best in a window that receives natural light. If you choose to hang a piece outdoors, place it in a sheltered spot — under a covered porch or eave — away from driving rain, freezing temperatures, and constant harsh sun. Over time, repeated moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and condensation can dull the patina and stress the solder seams, so indoor or well-sheltered placement keeps your artwork at its best.
Hanging Hardware & Weight
Heavy-duty steel chain, suction cup / window hook included where specified. For lighter suncatchers, a quality suction cup on clean, dry glass works well — just check that the cup’s rated weight limit comfortably exceeds the weight of your piece. For heavier pieces, or anything larger than roughly 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm), we recommend a dedicated wall hook, window-frame hook, or ceiling hook rather than a suction cup, so the full weight is safely supported. Always hang your artwork clear of doors, drafts, and busy walkways.
Annual Wax Maintenance
Your piece leaves the studio finished with natural carnauba wax. About once a year, buff on a thin coat of carnauba (or a microcrystalline paste wax) and gently polish with a soft cloth. This refreshes the shine, protects the solder lines from oxidation, and keeps the colors glowing.
Handling & Safety
Lift and hang your artwork by its metal frame, solder rim, or hanging ring rather than by the delicate glass edges.
Your piece is a sealed decorative artwork — not intended for food contact. Keep it in a child- and pet-safe display spot, and simply wash your hands after handling bare solder lines, as you would with any traditional stained glass.