{"title":"Houston Llew Spritiles | Spring 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmotional or physical, it is time for a good Spring cleaning so we can feel the warmth of the sun again, smell the fresh air, and to dance in the green fields again! While cleaning out, I hope you will realize that it is sometimes the smallest of things that matter most to you- and it’s okay to let go of the rest that is weighing you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet us speak through our actions to show our love, determination and respect for those around us; as the age old saying goes, a person will not always remember what you said to them, but they will remember how you made them feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpringing ahead let’s, let go the things weighing us down, find the things that mean the most to our hearts and show the people we love how much they mean to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs part of your Spring renewal: Choose to be\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatherlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein your life,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCherish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe things that mean the most to you and go forth\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-1497254078519995109ob m_-1497254078519995109tb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWholehearted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein your intention!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wholehearted-267","title":"Wholehearted 267 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\"\u003e\"Everything I do is a love letter addressed to you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\"\u003e.\" \u003c\/span\u003e-Tayari Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired June 2023\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":42561233027326,"sku":"24663","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/wholehearted1-2.jpg?v=1649269640"},{"product_id":"cherish-266","title":"Cherish 266 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\"\u003e\"Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\"\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A.A. Milne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired August 10th, 2025\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":42561244791038,"sku":"24662","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/cherish1.jpg?v=1649269557"},{"product_id":"featherlight-265","title":"Featherlight 265 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\"\u003e\"If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that way you down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18\" data-originalfontsize=\"18px\" class=\"m_8739333068512529631rb m_8739333068512529631ub\"\u003e.\" \u003c\/span\u003e- Toni Morrison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereleased March 15th, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretired March 6th, 2024\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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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":42561246626046,"sku":"24653","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/products\/featherlight1.jpg?v=1649269528"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6087\/collections\/spring_22_collection.png?v=1647353295","url":"https:\/\/www.artisansbench.com\/collections\/houston-llew-spritiles-spring-2022\/swallowtail-pottery.oembed","provider":"The Artisan's Bench","version":"1.0","type":"link"}