Spiritiles by Houston Llew
Every Spiritile is handmade by laying powdered glass, or “frit,” onto a perfectly cut copper canvas. The image is created using a series of stencils, playing cards, and hand sifters to form each layer of color. Once delicately aligned and layered, the glass and metal is carefully placed in the red-hot kiln. 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.
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).
Pre-Order the 2024 Holiday Spiritile
It's never too early to start thinking about a good thing! We don't know yet what this year's limited edition Holiday Spiritile will be, but they are always the most sought-after tiles in the collection. The holiday Spiritile is typically released in early November. Quantities have been very limited in recent years, so fill out this form to get your place in line when the tile is released. We can't wait to see what Houston dreamed up for 2024!
PRE-ORDER HERE
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