WHAT IS A SUN CATCHER?

Sun catchers are like stickers but better! You stick them in your window and when they’re hit with direct sunlight they reflect rainbow-coloured bursts which can bring some colour and joy to your space. There’s nothing like having beautiful coloured light rays in your home.

HOW DO I USE MY NEW SUN CATCHER?

1. Find a sunny spot on your window and clean the surface to make sure there is no dust.
2. Then spray clean water onto the glass. Peel the backing away from the sun catcher (on the smooth side). 
3. Place the sun catcher on the wet window. You can slide it around to your preferred position while it’s still wet.
4. Gently smooth out any bubbles with your fingers. The sun catcher should be flush against the glass.
5. Carefully wipe away the excess water and then you’re ready to enjoy the rainbows!

Pro Tip: Apply sun catchers while the sun is out so you can instantly see where the rainbows will appear.

HOW DO I REMOVE THE SUN CATCHER? WILL IT LEAVE MARKS ON THE WINDOW?

To remove a sun catcher gently peel it away from the glass. Out sun catchers do not contain any adhesives so you won't get any sticky residue or permanent marks left on your window. It’s normal to see dust/water lines around the area. This can easily be wiped away with a standard glass cleaner or even plain water.

Always remove sun catchers before washing the window to ensure the longest life. Sun catchers can be reused multiple times! If you need to store them away just place them flat on a plastic sheet. Display folders with plastic pockets work great for this.

HOW LONG DO THE SUN CATCHERS LAST? 

Our sun catchers are designed to last years! They are made from a durable PVC material that clings easily to the window. There's no adhesive which means you can easily peel away the sun catcher and re-stick it as many times as you like! We've had ours stuck in the window for just over 3 years and they are still making beautiful rainbows every time the sun shines!

HOW DO YOU GET THE BACKING OFF?

I'M NOT SEEING ANY RAINBOWS, WHAT'S GOING WRONG?

Sometimes it’s hard to catch the sun! Here’s some tips to help you make the most of your sun catchers;

Light Source

Make sure your sun catcher is in the path of full sun. Unnatural lights like a torch and filtered sunlight (e.g. through clouds) won’t create any rainbows unfortunately. The best spot for the sun catcher can change with the seasons as the sun moves to different positions. The time of day that the rainbows show will also change and results will depend on the direction your window faces. Please remember that rainbows will not show up all day long. You can usually expect to get about 3-4 hours of rainbows in summer months and only about 1-2 hours a day with the winter sun (dependant on good weather, some days there's no rainbows if it's rainy and overcast). We recommend moving the sun catchers to different positions through each season to catch the sun better.

Display

It's important to note that our sun catcher bundles are designed to be displayed in a cluster close together. If you split them between different windows it can result in less vibrant rainbows or none at all. This is especially true for the bundles containing smaller sun catchers like the butterflies or love hearts. The smaller pieces will struggle to create rainbow rays on their own and should be kept close to the others in their set to get the full effect. The more sun catchers in the window the more vibrant and far spread the rainbows will be! If your purchased a sun catcher that only contains only 1 piece like the Rainbow Arch or one with a Black Vinyl Design on it, rest assured we have tested it to make sure it's big enough to make rainbows by itself.

Position

If you have plenty of sun coming in your window but no rainbows are showing you might need to reposition your sun catcher until you find the best spot. It can be tricky to find the right spot to catch the sun, especially on days where the sun isn’t shining or there are plenty of clouds. It can take some time to try out different spots on your window, even moving your sun catcher over by a couple of CM can make all the difference.  I definitely would recommend finding a bright sun patch first and then placing the sun catcher in its path. This way you can find where the sun hits just right to create the best rainbows. The best rainbows tend to appear during golden hours when the sun is about a 45 degree angle from the sun catcher.

Surface

Rainbows show up best on white/light un-patterned surfaces but need some shadows to really make them shine. Make sure the sun is actually shining on the surface you want. A light coloured wall or white furniture is ideal. Rainbows will not show up as well on dark or busy surfaces. Sometimes they are there but you can’t see them because of the conflicting background. If there’s lots of colours or dark walls/furniture where the sunlight hits then the rainbows become pretty hard to see. This also includes busy areas - like patterned wallpaper or colourful bed sheets or even a shelf full of books/knick knacks.