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RAIN CHAINS

Learn About Rain Chains...

Rain chains ('kusari doi' in Japanese) are hung from the corners of your roof, attached to the gutter system to guide the flow of water gently to the ground; they have been used in Japan for hundreds of years. Years ago, people used rain chains to guide the water into large barrels to catch the water from the roof for household purposes and gardening.

Rain chains are a beautiful alternative to metal or plastic closed gutter downspouts. They guide water visibly downward to the ground. This is known as an "open" waterflow system. Rain chains also sound great! Using our gutter attachment piece, rain chains are easily installed for an efficient and beautiful waterflow system.

Catch Basins

The Japanese often put a ceramic or stoneware pot beneath the chain, filled with water, so that when it rains, the water drips from the chain into the pot, creating a beautiful display.

You can make a square out of redwood beneath the chains and fill it with small pebbles. If it is damp regularly, moss will grow between the pebbles. You can also place a single paver tile or a few medium size stones under the chain to break the fall of the water.

Your local nursery may have a large, low bowl or saucer that will make a good catch basin.

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"It finally rained on Thursday, and we couldnt wait to watch our new rain chains in action. I just wanted to tell you that it looks great. The picture you have on your web site really doesn't do it justice.
It is very well made and quite beautiful.
We couldn't be more pleased."
thanks again,

Bob & Kyoko

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Note: All of our cup style rain chains are open at the bottom of each cup; they guide the water downward quite efficiently.

Lotus rain chain (LRC1/LRC2)

To hold this in your hands is to feel the weight of the extra thick copper flowers and brass links. The bottom is finished with a solid brass cap. This chain makes a beautiful bubbling sound as water spills down through it! Comes with a gutter attachment rod, making installation easy.

Made in U.S.A.

(LRC1) comes pre-aged with a soft, green patina (left and below).
(LRC2) Also available in unfinished copper/brass (above right).
Standard length is 8 1/2', pre-assembled!
cup width: 2"

               

Fluted Cups copper rain chain #3103-A

Fluted cups in solid copper. Will age to a beautiful copper patina over time (depending on exposure to moisture).

cup width: 2 1/4"
cup length: 2 3/8"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet


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Copper Bells #3124

These exclusively designed, pure copper bell cups are breathtaking! They feature a folded lip at the top (for stiffness) and hand hammered accents.

cup width: 4 "
cup height: 2 3/4"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet



Square Cups aged copper rain chain #3117

These pre-aged "Square Cups" have a reddish streaking, a beautiful effect. As they age, tones of green and even blue come through. Perfect for Southwest/Spanish style decor.

cup width: 2 1/2"
cup length: 2 1/2"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet



XL Square Cups #3121

Larger, more massive "XL Square Cups" has same aging effect as the ones above.

cup width: 3 1/4"
cup length: 2 3/4"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet



Brass Cups brass Rain Chain

This unique chain of brass cups is an eye-catcher! Able to handle heavy rainflow, the brass is uncoated and will darken with age.

cup width: 3 1/2"
cup length: 2 1/2"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet





Every chain comes with a
gutter attachment piece!
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Double Loops copper & brass rain chains #3118-A


copper #3118AC

"Double Loops " in pure copper or unfinished solid brass are breathtaking!

The unfinished metal will age beautifully, brass darkening to a dull gold and copper to a dark patina over time.

ring diameter: 3"
Standard length: 8 1/2 feet



brass #3118A

Large Link traditional rain chain #3118-B

Our solid chain links are perfect for the understated, simplest, elegant chain in keeping with original Japanese intent. Hard to find chain like this anywhere else.

Very popular as an architectural element.
Comes in unfinished brass, aged, dark brass and unfinished copper.

link width:1 1/4"
link length:2 1/4"
thickness: 1/4"
std. length: 8 1/2'



#3118-BB
unfinished brass


#3118-BX
aged brass


#3118-BC
pure copper


'Extra Link' copper link chain #3118-CC

This link chain, in pure solid copper, features an extra link inset into the chain. Excellent water flow - exclusive to R.E. Enterprises!

 


Chain in a Chain hanging

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:: Catch Basins::

Hand Hammered Brass Bowls

These are gorgeous, unfinished (raw) brass bowls. Filled with pebbles or gravel, an elegant accent as a catch basin for our rain chains. You can also use them as a planter or to build a fountain.
NOTE: they do not have holes in the bottom.

They will weather and age beautifully, becoming a natural part of your outdoor environment.

Note the 12" ruler next to the bowls in the picture.

Medium 16"

Large 22"

Extra Large 30"

Hand-chiseled Stone Basins

Hand-chiseled limestone, imported from Central America, each one of these solid stone basins is handmade and a one-of-a-kind unique piece, please note that size and weight is approximate! A perfect catch basin for a rain chain or just use it as a garden water element.

They will weather and age beautifully, gradually taking on tones of brown, grey, green, and even pink or rust.

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