{"title":"Houston Llew Spiritiles | Retiring 2022","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"font_2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery Spiritile is handmade according to the same dimensions following the golden mean ratio. With a quirky smile, Houston likes to say these artworks are “created as windows of the enlightened spirit,” inspiring those who interact with them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile every piece has its own unique essence, all are created to live in community with the others, giving an eclectic collector limitless possibilities of personal expression.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"font_2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter firing, a pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough it goes against the medium's traditional teachings, Houston says this technique creates increased light refraction, particularly in the transparent glass. Spiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"font_2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"font_2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;  width:600px; margin-left: auto ; margin-right: auto ;}\n\t\/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mc_embed_signup\"\u003e\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/artisansbench.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=28151d95ffd8f15581add5d25\u0026amp;id=e648d19a59\" novalidate=\"\" class=\"validate\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" method=\"post\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHouston Llew Collectors Newsletter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indicates-required\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e indicates required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-field-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"mce-EMAIL\"\u003eEmail Address \u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" name=\"EMAIL\" value=\"\" type=\"email\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-field-group\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"mce-FNAME\"\u003eFirst Name \u003cspan class=\"asterisk\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"mce-FNAME\" class=\"required\" name=\"FNAME\" value=\"\" type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\" id=\"mce-responses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" id=\"mce-error-response\" class=\"response\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" id=\"mce-success-response\" class=\"response\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\"\u003e\u003cinput value=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"b_28151d95ffd8f15581add5d25_e648d19a59\" type=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cinput class=\"button\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\" type=\"submit\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/downloads.mailchimp.com\/js\/mc-validate.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n(function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003c!--End mc_embed_signup--\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aloft-010-retired-houston-llew-spiritile","title":"Aloft 010 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"To our children we give two things - one is roots, the other wings.\" -Hodding  Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired January 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollection: Winter 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction dates: 11.1.08 - 1.31.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":794508201,"sku":"1324","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/010_left.jpg?v=1548447541"},{"product_id":"memoir-138-retired-houston-llew-spiritile","title":"Memoir 138 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"You will know the true value of a moment when it becomes a memory.\" -Dr. Suess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction dates: 4.30.13 - 1.31.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":794888993,"sku":"5512","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/138_left.jpg?v=1548526130"},{"product_id":"feathered-friends-172-retired-houston-llew-spiritile","title":"Feathered Friends 172 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"We have always been and always will be friends. Time can change much, but not that.\" - A.A. Milne\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired January 31st, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollection: Fall 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction dates: 8.26.15 - 1.13.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6309212481,"sku":"7669","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/172_left-2.jpg?v=1548455575"},{"product_id":"beacon-213","title":"Beacon 213 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The more light you allow within, the brighter the world you live in will be.\" -Shakti Gawain\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2018\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Retired 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6788033380397,"sku":"13392","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/213_left.jpg?v=1548450761"},{"product_id":"stellar-220","title":"Stellar 220 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is always something you can do, and succeed at. Where there's life, there is hope. - Stephen Hawking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetired January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction dates: 5.1.2018 - 1.31.22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritiles can be hung on the wall (they look especially impactful in groups), displayed freestanding, and even withstand high humidity, direct sun and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7269947244589,"sku":"13760","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/220_left-2.jpg?v=1548532561"},{"product_id":"canvas-234","title":"Canvas 234 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before.\" - Neil Gaiman\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2019\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Retired 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 pin is rolled over the enameled metal to form intentional crazing marks in the glass. 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In the late 19th Century, Tesla devised the initial inventions of radio, radar, x-rays, hydroelectric power, among many more. His dedication to discovery was unparalleled. He solved problems before we as a society knew they existed. A man out of time, he was the embodiment of an inventor looking to create for the betterment of the world, rather than the enrichment of his pocket. Now, in this age of entrepreneurship and self-dedication, we can benefit from his inventions, and become inspired by the noble principles of this tenacious pioneer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer 2019 - Retired 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Charleston, South Carolina. 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