4" 'Planchette' Suncatcher - Heliotrope

Name: 4" 'Planchette' Suncatcher - Heliotrope
Brand: Blenko Glass Company
Price: 28.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$28.00

A planchette, from the French for "little plank", is a small, usually heart-shaped flat piece of wood equipped with two wheeled casters and a pencil-holding aperture pointing downwards, used to facilitate automatic writing. The use of planchettes to produce mysterious written messages gave rise to the belief that the devices foster communication with spirits as a form of mediumship

Whether you choose to use it as a stunning window ornament or hang it as a unique decorative piece, this suncatcher is sure to be a conversation starter. Measuring 4 inches in diameter, it is an ideal size to draw attention without overwhelming your space. For the best display, we recommend hanging it with fishing line or another clear filament thread to create the illusion of the dragon floating in midair, perfectly positioned to catch and refract the sunlight.

Shipping

All items are made to order in small batches. Please allow 6-8 weeks for fulfillment. Free shipping on orders over $250.

Why Blenko

Unlike other glass vessels that claim to be "100% handmade" while being mass produced in a factory in China, our glass is TRULY handmade by Appalachian natives from West Virginia on the banks of the Mud River. From start to finish - 100% authentic.

Our Promise

We stand by our products 100% with our Blenko “Love It” guarantee. If you have any issues whatsoever, we'll replace or refund your order, no questions asked!

Customs Artist

Jenni Gonze

All of the suncatchers we make pass through Jenni’s skilled and capable hands. Whether a suncatcher available to all – or a custom suncatcher for your particular purposes – Jenni moves seamlessly from art to carve, translating designs into carefully-carved graphite stamps, each of which leaves behind its impression on extra-hot glass out of our furnaces.

Gonze is a trained glass artist: she studied under the illustrious Kelsey Murphy (designer of our WV Day 2022 piece, ‘Cabin in the Woods’), learning cameo carving and cold finishing techniques for giving finished wares an extra layer – or ten! – of artistry. She has worked with Blenko for nearly a decade, during which she has continuously innovated and evolved our suncatcher offerings from a few line ‘catchers to the wide variety you see now.

“There are so many supporters and collectors out there who are just waiting in line to get a hold off a piece that celebrates West Virginias heritage”

"Blenko Glass Company has produced literally millions of hand-blown glass pieces, and the factory tours remain one of the most popular attractions when visiting the company"

“Beautiful blues, greens, oranges, golds, and other colors thoroughly don the family-owned and operated Blenko Glass Company.”

Love the new Cerulean round bud vase. Arrived safe and sound without damage. I held my breath seeing crumpled newspaper for padding. Would have preferred seeing more bubble wrap and padding on all sides of piece.

Exquisite jewel tone pumpkin!

The butternut color is spectacular! The warm orange color is like a sparkling gem !

Blue Blenko glass vase

It’s A piece of art in itself - shape, color, quality. Gorgeous by itself - or when displayed with other shapes and colors.

4" 'Pumpkin' Suncatcher - Butternut

Beautiful!

I love this new color Butternut! This is an absolutely beautiful ornament, in the most autumnal color ever. Tangerine was my favorite color, but I might have to rethink that.

4" 'Planchette' Suncatcher - Heliotrope

4" 'Planchette' Suncatcher - Heliotrope

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