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WELCOME TO BAMBOO ACCENTS 2021 Bamboo Accents will continue to be the best source for quality bamboo water spout & pump kits in 2021 and beyond. Thank you for your support for the last 23 years! Why Bamboo Accents? For the past 23 years, Bamboo Accents has perfected the art of making bamboo fountains. Retailers can be assured that our products are thoroughly tested, 100% insect free, and will hold up to years of use. Our designs are made to be beautiful, durable, and easy to install. Better Bamboo We use a Vietnamese type of bamboo known as Tam Vong. Tam Vong is less prone to splitting than Chinese bamboo, and its unusual combination of strength and pliability mean our fountains last longer than those made from other types of bamboo. This bamboo is naturally insect resistant and grows without the use of fertilizer or pesticides. New Packaging Bamboo Accents is now moving toward a different type of packaging. The current packaging, which is mounted on a backing board, will be phased out over the next year. The new packaging will feature non-woven bags with a drawstring. The advantage of this new method is more durability and less damage to the packaging. The disadvantage is that customers cannot see the bamboo through the bag, which will necessitate retailers to display examples of the fountains outside of the packaging. The pump is included in the drawstring bag. Note that throughout the catalog and on the price list/order form, there are symbols that show the types of packaging currently available as of the beginning of 2021. These are boards and bags. As the year progresses, the boards will be phased out in favor of the bags. We will try our best to provide the type of packaging that you request based on availability. old packaging new packaging call (415) 454-6260 or fax (415) 454-6391 david@bambooaccents.com www.bambooaccents.com Page 1 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
TWO-ARM SPOUT & PUMP KIT 4” TWO-ARM This cute litte fountain kit is perfect for an office, living room, or reading nook. It makes a unique gift for anyone who could use a little natural stress relief - from your boss, to your best friend. It also purifies the air and acts as a natural humidifier, benefiting your pets and plants too! Add different sized stones to the reservoir to experiment with different sound qualities. #10015 4” Two-Arm Spout & Pump Kit MINI WATER BOWLS #73010 Mini Water Bowl CUSTOM FIT FOR 4” 2-ARM SPOUTS Square Gray 5”(w) x 4” (h) We’ve heard from many customers that small, water- proof containers are hard to find. Bamboo Accents now offers an elegant line of small bowls with amazing textures and finishes. These bowls are designed for use with the 4” two-arm spout kit. The bowls are sold in #73020 boxes of four pieces per sku. Mini Water Bowl Square Black 5”(w) x 4” (h) NOTE: The round bowls are sold-out. CLASSIC SPOUT & PUMP KIT This Japanese-inspired fountain rests on the side of a bowl or basin. Its unique design is a best-of-both worlds combination of our two most popular fountains: the low-lying 3-Arm Fountain and the sonorous water flow of the Adjustable Fountain. Bowl / basin not included. (You get to pick out your own!) 12” CLASSIC This size works with a variety of basins and containers, giving you endless options for a sweet little outdoor water feature. We often see them nestled into a 18” CLASSIC flower garden. Add this fountain to a birdbath or outdoor fountain to generate a lot of splash and sound. #10110 18” Classic Spout & Pump Kit #10100 12” Classic Spout & Pump Kit Page 2 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
ADJUSTABLE SPOUT & PUMP KIT Our adjustable fountains include the spout & pump, and can be used with a container or bowl of your choice (see sizing chart on page 11 for details). They can be raised or lowered to create different sound qualities. In general, these fountains produce more sound than our other products, making them ideal for drowning out unwanted noise. These kits do not include a container. Most garden centers have a wide range of containers to choose from, or you can get creative and use found objects. Due to popular demand, we’ve brought back our original style of adjustable with “Branch Arm” supports. You now have different styles to choose from depending on the aesthetic that you prefer - adjustable spout with “half- rounds” or adjustable spouts with “branch arms”. 7” ADJUSTABLE (WITH BRANCH ARMS) Our first bamboo spout design - the original. This small sized, stylish branch arm design is similar to the half round design and function, but has what many consider to be a better aesthetic. Try both types of 7” adjustables to see which one customers choose. #10017 7” Adjustable Spout (with branch arms) & Pump Kit 12” ADJUSTABLE (WITH BRANCH ARMS) The medium sized branch arms - our all-time best seller - features the delicate branch arms that enhance and streamline the design. Adjust the flow of the water to match your ambiance as this fountain is very versatile to adjust. The branch arms can be moved higher or lower to provide your desired look and sound. #10027 12” Adjustable Spout (with branch arms) & Pump Kit How to adjust the height of the adjustable spout You can easily adjust the suuport arms to raise or lower the height of the fountain. The 7” and 12” sizes of the half-round style adjust by inserting a wedge to secure the support piece. For the 18” and 24” sizes, slide the black string outward, adjust the position, then slide the strings toward the center. Page 3 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
7” ADJUSTABLE (WITH HALF-ROUND BASE) The flat bamboo base gives this style greater stability. Use this size out in the garden, patio or as an indoor accent. The small size of this fountain makes it easier to run in the background without drawing too much attention. #10010 7” Adjustable Spout (with half-round base) & Pump Kit 12” ADJUSTABLE (WITH HALF-ROUND BASE) The 12” Adjustable also features the flat style base for added stability. Use this size in a wide range of garden containers. This model is the perfect scale for most garden scenes, making it especially versatile. This is one of our best selling items, as customers like the style and drama of this fountain. #10020 12” Adjustable Spout (with half-round base) & Pump Kit 18” ADJUSTABLE This fountain features a wider upright pole, atop two delicate bamboo branches. Most people use this in an outdoor setting due to its larger size (and louder noise). How to Make the Ideal Sound Since sound is a very important aspect of your fountain, you might want to fine-tune the setup in order to optimize the sound. The pump’s water flow rate is adjustable, so you can play with what sounds best in your environment. You can also adjust the height of the water drop to make more or less sound. Lastly, you can change the contact surface where the water lands by adding stones or other materials. How to Reduce Splashing • Direct the water flow to the edge of the bowl • Rig a flat wire mesh screen on the surface of the water to catch the water stream • Use water plants or prop up some potted plants on bricks #10030 18” Adjustable Spout & Pump Kit • Use river stones or slate piled above the surface of the water to create a hole that “catches” the stream coming out of the spout NOTE: 24” Adjustable spout is not available for 2021. Page 4 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
THREE-ARM SPOUT & PUMP KIT Our 3-arm fountain adds a subtle symphony to your home or garden. Its spout sits close to the water’s surface, making it ideal for shallower containers and perfect for indoor or tabletop fountains. Each model has its own unique qualities. These kits do not include a bowl / basin. This allows us to keep our costs low, as well as giving you the ability to personalize your fountain with a container you love. 7” THREE-ARM This low-lying little fountain is perfect for small, shallow pots. It’s a favor- ite for desktop fountains and small outdoor accents. #10205 7” Three-Arm Spout & Pump Kit 18” THREE-ARM 12” THREE-ARM Our largest 3-arm fountain fits the widest containers sold by most garden centers, making it a popular choice for Twelve inches seems to be the magical width for a deep, outdoor water features. Pair it with a deep, wide bowl to sonorous water flow. The pleasing look and sound of this create a striking visual (and auditory) statement. fountain make it one of our most popular items. #10200 12” Three-Arm Spout & Pump Kit #10210 18” Three-Arm Spout & Pump Kit Bowl/Basin Bamboo Accents’ fountain kits do not include a bowl / basin. This allows us to keep our costs low, as well as giving you the ability to personalize your fountain with a container you love. Page 5 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC call (415) 454-6260 or fax (415) 454-6391
36” SPOUT & PUMP KIT 36” SPOUT & PUMP KIT Our 36” built-in fountain combines that elemental need with an elegant aesthetic. It’s designed to be buried in the ground for a naturalistic, “disappearing” look, and can be placed near a freestanding basin or submerged to create an in- ground water feature with a pond liner / container. This fountain is definitely more of a project to set up than our other products, but the creative possibilities are endless. #10050 36” Traditional Spout & Pump Kit Sold 3 pcs./box. NOTE: 36” spout kit will be available in the summer time, 2021. ROCKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT & PUMP KIT Translated as “deer-scarer,” the A wide bamboo spout is balanced across a smaller base, resting on its traditional shishi odoshi were designed heavier end, while a smaller spout gently fills it with water. When the spout to do just that - frighten deer and wild is full, it tips forward to dump out the water, then slowly rocks back to its boar away from agriculture. starting position. This produces a soft clacking sound, which is what scares the animals away. Rocking fountains produce a meditative combination of sound and movement - you could watch one for hours. They’ll also help keep the critters away from your garden. 12” ROCKING FOUNTAIN The 12” rocker is a nice size for a smaller garden or as an outdoor accent. The medium size creates a lovely sound without being too loud. Installation Hints: • 12” Rocking Fountain comes mounted to a base, making installation a breeze. • Some customers remove the rear upright piece by unscrewing it from the bottom and replacing it with a large stone to replicate the “thud” of a classic “shishi odoshi”. About Our Rocking Fountains We’ve been creating custom rocking fountains for over 14 years, constantly tweaking and improving our design based on customer feedback (and lots of trial and error). The beauty of bamboo lies in its infinite variations and imperfections, which means that every Bamboo Accents fountain is one of a kind — and always #11000 will be. 12” (Mini) Rocking Fountain & Pump Kit NOTE: The 20” size is unavailable in 2021. We are trying to make more for 2022. Page 6 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
2021 BAMBOO ACCENTS FOUNTAIN KIT ASSORTMENT We have selected our best-selling items to offer in our assortment. We also recommend purchasing other complementary accessories and products to complete the line. This assortment is a great start and will help sell your pottery line. 2021 ASSORTMENT item unit price quantity 10015 - 4” two-arm spout & pump kit $15 6 10017 - 7” adjustable spout (w/branch arms) & pump kit $19 6 10027 - 12” adjustable spout (w/branch arms) & pump kit $23 6 10030 - 18” adjustable spout & pump kit $25 6 10100 - 12” classic spout & pump kit $23 3 10110 - 18” classic spout & pump kit $25 3 10205 - 7” three-arm spout & pump kit $19 6 10200 - 12” three-arm spout & pump kit $23 6 10210 - 18” three-arm spout & pump kit $25 6 12002 - Display rack (reg. price $85) FREE 1 total 48 pcs. BAMBOO DISPLAY RACKS Point of Purchase racks are available upon request. For first orders of $500 or more, the rack is free of charge (shipping not included). The #12002 Bamboo Accents Display Rack display racks are a great way to merchandise the products. Easy to assemble and hand-crafted from 100% natural bamboo. (100% all natural bamboo) 63”(h) x 36”(w) x 20”(d) Free with assortment purchases New Packaging old packaging new packaging Bamboo Accents is now moving toward a different type of packaging. The current packaging, which is mounted on a backing board, will be phased out over the next year. The new packaging will feature non-woven bags with a drawstring. The advantage of this new method is more durability and less damage to the packaging. The disadvantage is that customers cannot see the bamboo through the bag, which will necessitate retailers to display examples of the fountains outside of the packaging. The pump is, as always, included in the package. Note that throughout the catalog and on the price list/order form, there are symbols that show the types of packaging currently available as of the beginning of 2021. These are boards and bags. As the year progresses, the boards will be phased out in favor of the bags. We will try our best to provide the type of packaging that you request based on availability. Page 9 call (415) 454-6260 or fax (415) 454-6391 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
FOUNTAIN ACCESSORIES WATER LADLE Water features can be accessorized in many ways. A bamboo water ladle evokes a meditative and spiritual aspect. Traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies and natural water spring fountains, the bamboo ladle gives water a sense of purpose and invitation. #11040 2” Cup Ladle Only (13” length) SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS All of our kits come with the appropriate submersible pump, but it is still good to have a selection available in your store. Often customers will want to design their own fountains or need a replacement pump for their existing water features. These pumps are reliable, quiet, and come with a one-year warranty. item# flow rate # of wire max. lift dimensions LxWxH #20005 50 GPH 2 wire 20” 1.5”x1.25”x1” #20000 70 GPH 2 wire 25” 1.9”x1.7”x1.1” #20035 185 GPH 3 wire 55” 2.8”x2”x2.3” NOTE: Our pump selection has been reduced for 2021. We might increase the selection next year,depending on feedback from customers. PUMP FEATURES: • Adjustable flow control • 5 ft. long power cord 50 GPH/70GPH • Extremely quiet operaion • Engineered for long life • Low energy consumption - 2 watts • Great for use in small fountains 185 GPH • Adaptor for 5/16” (8mm) inside diameter tubing included Pump Maintenance Our pumps are very reliable, but proper maintenance is important. Be sure to keep enough water in the container to prevent the pump from running dry. If the pump makes noise or doesn’t pump water, first try tapping it gently on the bottom of the pot or unplugging and re-plugging the electrical cord. If the pump starts to make a different sound, remove the front grill and use a toothbrush to gently clean the impeller. Some customers wrap their pump in a nylon stocking to filter debris and algae. david@bambooaccents.com www.bambooaccents.com Page 10 ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
What Spout Size Do You Need? Spout size refers to the horizontal spout size diameter bowl length (the part that rests on the container) rather than the height. Since 7” 6”-15” the spout should be placed on the edge 12” 10”-20” of the container, the base does not 18” 15”-30” need to fit across the center of the pot. This table will give you an idea of which spout size you will need for each range of container sizes. (applicable to all styles of Bamboo Accents’ fountains) A Labor of Love Ethical Business Practices After the first cut, bamboo must be We’ve cultivated excellent relationships turned over a fire for several days with local Vietnamese farmers, as well as before it enters the drying process. This the highly skilled carpenters and artists process, which takes about five months, who create our fountains. As the global is done entirely by hand - and that’s economy continues to de-prioritize just to prepare the bamboo for crafting! skilled artisan work in favor of lower Each fountain is handmade by a skilled labor costs, we’ve made it our mission to artisan, which means every piece is one take care of our people, with fair wages of a kind. Before releasing them for and a company culture that honors their sale, we test all our fountains to ensure increasingly rare skills. (And it must be stability, durability, and optimal water working, because most of them have flow. been with us for 20+ years!) New Videos on How-to-Setup, Hints & Tips For set up videos as well as hints and tips, please visit our website at www.bambooaccents.com. Wabi-Sabi - Perfectly Imperfect The idea of a bamboo water fountain is to create beauty from nature. Bamboo is an imperfect material that is hard to work with. It’s non-uniform shape, varying appearance and numerous blemishes are all part of what makes bamboo such an incredibly beautiful plant. Here About Bamboo Accents is a description of Wabi Sabi: Bamboo Accents was established in 1997, by David and Hiromi “The Japanese art of finding beauty in Faibisch. As bamboo enthusiasts, we have dedicated our careers to imperfection and profundity in nature, of building the best possible bamboo products. We strive to continually accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. improve our product line and we welcome your input. We would like It’s simple, slow and uncluttered – and it reveres to thank all of our customers for years of loyalty, friendship and trust. authenticity above all. It celebrates cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time, weather, and loving use leave behind.” OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS*: PO Box 151178 侘び寂び San Rafael, CA 94915 BAMBOO ACCENTS 2021 CATALOG ©Bamboo Accents Page 11 *Please do not send mail to our old address! ©Bamboo Accents, LLC
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