Flow of Life 042 (Retired) | Houston Llew Spiritile. Rare, Retired, Highly Sought After. Excellent Like Brand New Condition! "Dwell as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows." - Henry David Thoreau 8.5 x 5.5 x 2" glass enamel on copper, formed around a wood core Production dates: 11.1.2009 - 1.1.2013 Details & Dimensions Release Date: November 1, 2009 Retirement Date: January 1, 2013 Collection: Winter 2009 Made by hand with USA-sourced copper, glass enamel, and a custom wood box frame. 5¼" x 8½" x 1¾" - akin to the size of a novel. Every Spiritile is made painstakingly by hand in Houston Llew's studio in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. 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). Smoke-free home! We have 🐶 😸🐇's and the 🐴 only came in the house once:) "