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Rainbow Maker

A rainbow maker spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, aqua and blue colors a white door at an angle looking like a multi-colored comet.

Rainbow Maker ornament to hang in your window at home is SUNRAIN. This beautiful piece takes sunlight and disperses it into a variety of vivid spectrums or rainbows. The Egyptian 30% lead glass crystals are essential to creating such sharp and striking rainbows.

I have placed three of these enchanting ornaments in my granddaughter’s bedroom at our house. In the afternoon, with the SUNRAIN positioned in her south and west-facing windows, rainbows flood the walls during sunny days. It is genuinely one of the most remarkable pieces of art I’ve ever crafted, bringing joy and color into our living space!

Spectrum

The rainbows produced are exceptionally vivid when the sky is clear and the sun shines brightly on the rainbow maker. On a hazy day, while the rainbows may not be as crisp and bright, they still manage to grace your walls with their presence. Sunlight is composed of white light and encompasses a full spectrum.

The prism effectively separates the rays of light (which correspond to different wavelengths and speeds of colored light) into a graduated spectrum ranging from red to violet. If you select a rainbow on the wall and glance back at the SUNRAIN, you will see a bright light source.

The color perceived in your eye is specific to the part of the spectrum reaching your eye. A slight shift in your position can reveal a wonderful transition of hues, changing from yellow to blue or aqua, green, or red. The violet hue is narrower, making it a touch more elusive, but it is definitely present.

Rainbow Maker Confetti

The SUNRAIN features uniquely designed prisms, with each pendant boasting sixteen facets or flat surfaces. With each SUNRAIN containing 25 prisms, that results in a staggering 400 surfaces! Each of these surfaces has the potential to capture a ray of sunshine and disperse it into six to eight vibrant colors.

While not every facet may be perfectly aligned to catch the light, the multitude of facets increases the likelihood of witnessing numerous rainbows dancing across your walls and ceilings. Consider adding a few SUNRAIN rainbow makers in your sunniest room to maximize this effect.

To enhance the experience, turn on a fan to create a gentle breeze. The dynamic movement will make your surroundings feel like a confetti party, brightening your space without creating any mess!

On each prism of the SUNRAIN there are sixteen facets or flat surfaces around the pendant. On each SUNRAIN there are 25 prisms. That means each pendant has 400 surfaces!

400 elements to grab a ray of sunshine and disburse it into six or eight colors. Not every facet is facing the right direction. But with so many facets, the chances are high that you will see MANY rainbows on your walls and ceiling.

Add a few SUNRAIN rainbow makers in your sunniest room. Turn on a fan to create a little breeze. The decorative movement you have now looks like a confetti party (without the mess)!

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A rainbow maker spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, aqua and blue colors a white door at an angle looking like a multi-colored comet.
My SUNRAIN rainbow makers do this! 25 lead crystal prisms arranged like a daisy around a resin center hang from a 2′ gold chain in your sunny window.
The SUNRAIN is the most remarkable piece of art I’ve made.

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Transform your living space with the enchanting presence of the Rainbow Maker! Each SUNRAIN pendant includes 25 prisms and boasts an impressive total of 400 facets, ensuring a vibrant display of six to eight colors that gracefully dance across your walls and ceilings.

For the best effect, place several in your sunniest room, turn on a fan, and watch as they create a mesmerizing confetti party effect. This delightful spectacle will fill your atmosphere with joy and vibrant color.

Don’t miss the opportunity to invite this delightful experience into your home!

For those who appreciate handcrafted artistry, the SUNRAIN Rainbow Maker not only serves a functional purpose but also enhances your home’s decor. Its captivating design invites curiosity and admiration from guests and family alike.

Consider how the placement of these pendants can influence the ambiance of your rooms — a well-placed SUNRAIN can become a centerpiece that sparks conversations and adds warmth to your space.

The interplay of light and color can evoke memories and inspire creativity, making it an ideal addition not just to homes, but also to studios, offices, or any place where inspiration is needed.

Available at the Resin Art Studio at 5069 Leavenworth Street in Omaha, NE 68106 OR call 402943751 six OR see me at #BFF Benson First Friday in Benson Theater or sidewalk outdoors.

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Icosahedron Video – Art by John Meng-Frecker

Video Cover: Close-up view of clear epoxy resin icosahedron with a blue green LED installed at the base. The icosahedron is about 6" diameter.
Video of Lighted icosahedra in my resin art studio. These 20 sided shapes are made by hand from epoxy poured into equilateral triangle mold. Beveled. Assembled. I can make with or without lights.

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Exploring the Beauty of the Icosahedron

The Creative Process Behind the Icosahedron Video

Icosahedron Art by John Meng-Frecker showcases a stunning Geometric Sphere composed of 20 equilateral triangles cast in epoxy resin. This exquisite piece can be tailored to your preferences or acquired directly from the store for $35. Secure your unique Icosahedron by visiting my online store today.

Witness the artistry of the Icosahedron in the captivating video by John Meng-Frecker. Purchase a unique Geometric Sphere for $35 from the secure online store to enhance your décor with this exquisite piece.

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May 2025 Customer Newsletter – Renewal

pink peonies with green foliage, one large peony in middle in sharp focus

Renewal

Welcome Spring! So glad you’re finally here. We had a survivable winter in Omaha but I love the warmer weather and increased light. I grew up in Tucson, AZ so light and warm are important. I’ve started a new part-time job at CNC Surveying, just a block away from my Resin Art Studio on Leavenworth St. If you come by the studio please call me, ’cause I’m just 5 minutes away at work or at home. Going back to work is actually great. It means I can pay rent for the studio and slow burn through my fantastic ideas for resin art projects and paintings.

transparent resin painting in blue, green, black, and yellow with light blue mica powder.
Bioluminescence 23″ x 28″ resin
This is my abstract impression of a dark night glowing with bioluminescence washing ashore onto a moonlit beach. The horizon line from the ocean melts into the distant dark sky of stars.

My younger years were the opposite of a slow burn. I liked that though. I have always been willing to work hard. But the stress of a career and family occupied my thoughts more at 60 than ever before. It had a lot to do with my expectations.

resin art painting of orange lillies in a green garden
Orange Lillies 22″ x 28″ resin This abstract garden piece is a warm mid-summer day. Orange lillies pop out from the garden of green foliage and yellow light.

Worse than it really is?

The problem with age is comparing where you are, your family, your life, against the expectations you built while working to fulfill the dreams of youth. Combine that with inevitable changes in health and you have a greater potential for stress, more health problems, more worries and more reasons to be upset. Add some regrets onto the mix and

THIS is why people need time to relax and repair. Plan, and then take some deserved scheduled time off to rest and re-align. Spend time without the stress that brought you into those difficult thoughts. If you don’t recognize yourself anymore, you need to make a significant life change. I was lucky to be in a position to semi-retire. And for God’s sake, listen to the people who love you. I’m happier with simple. What I do now at a slower pace leads to greater creativity. COVID taught the world that people, and time, and the pursuit of happiness are SO much more valuable than things, and hurry and hate. Please be kind to others.

I’m glad my perspective changed. I had to see my achievements of a long marriage and a happy family as greater than anything else accomplished in my career. I realized that ambition doesn’t guarantee success.

That is not to say I wouldn’t love to sell some of the art I’m making. But, the pressure is off and that feels great!

Poppies and Thistles in watercolor
Poppies & Thistles in watercolor, 27″ x 16″

CALL OR VISIT MY STUDIO 5069 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 943-7516