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"In life, it's not where you go, it's who you travel with." - Charles M. Schulz
Molten glass over copper collectible art.
The Story Behind This Tile
There are so many places on the bucket list. Snow-capped peaks, exotic marketplaces, breath-stealing wonders abound. The list of places to go and things to see can be overwhelming. Traveling can become stressed when agendas drive the adventure. The reasons for going can be many, but the best memories of traveling often revolve around the same thing: laughing, exploring, and learning with the one person you can let go of the agendas with, and enjoy the day.
Size: Approximately 5¼" x 8½" x 1¾" - akin to the size of a novel
Materials: Glass enamel on copper, formed around a heavy wood core
Every Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The glass is applied to one side of the metal using stencils and relying on precise layering with hand sifters. The piece is only fired once. After firing, a rolling pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. Although it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass.
Spiritiles look great alone or in a group. They can be hung on the wall or set on a flat surface without the aid of an easel or stand. They are quite sturdy and can withstand direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend bringing them inside during extreme weather).