'Frosty' 290 | Houston Llew Spiritile
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." -Buddy the Elf
Each Frosty holds a unique glow, with a background sky shimmering in rose gold, silver, and icy blues. This interplay of glass and copper creates a dance of light and color, ensuring every piece is one-of-a-kind, like the holiday memories it’s meant to evoke. See the last photo for examples of variation. If you would like to see your tile before it ships, just call or text us at 810-227-4751.
- released November 1, 2024
- limited edition
- 8.5" x 5.5" x2"
- glass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core
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Meet Spiritile 290: Frosty, the 2024 Holiday Limited Edition Spiritile!
Decked out in his top hat and scarf, Spiritile 290: Frosty the snowman is a jolly soul ready to burst into song, holding Christmas lights in hand to spread cheer to all he encounters.
Inspired by the joyful words from Buddy the Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” this Spiritile embodies the heartwarming joy, family traditions, and nostalgia that make the holiday season so special.
Frosty’s background sky is a true winter wonder, radiating in shades of rose gold, silver, greens and icy blues that dance and shift with every glance. This magical interplay between glass and copper creates a unique glow in each piece, making Spiritile 290: Frosty shimmer in its own captivating way. No two are alike, ensuring every Frosty is as special as the holiday memories it brings to life!
Perfect for gifting or as a festive addition to your holiday collection, Spiritile 290: Frosty is here to bring warmth, joy, and color to the season. Embrace his cheerful spirit and let him light up your home with holiday magic!
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Every Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's Charleston, SC studio. 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 teaching, 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, or placed in a stand. They can even withstand high humidity, direct sun, and covered outdoor environments (we recommend taking them inside during cold winter weather).