{"product_id":"the-porcelain-garden-queen-bee-curved-porcelain-lithophane-nightlight-decorative-wall-plug-in-nursery-bedroom-kitchen-bath-hallway-insect-themed-accent-light","title":"The Porcelain Garden Queen Bee - Curved Porcelain Lithophane Nightlight, Decorative Wall Plug in Nursery, Bedroom Kitchen, Bath, Hallway Insect Themed Accent Light","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Porcelain Garden Queen Bee - Curved Porcelain Lithophane Nightlight, Decorative Wall Plug in Nursery, Bedroom Kitchen, Bath, Hallway Insect Themed Accent Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eThis is a \"lithophane\"; a thin translucent porcelain night light, made using a\r\nlost art from the 1800's. When lit from behind, the light shining through the\r\ndifferent thicknesses of the carving causes a highly detailed image to appear\r\nin front, almost magically. As you see, the illuminated image is so detailed,\r\nthat it has a totally photographic quality to it! In addition, the relief of\r\nthe carving gives the image a 3 dimensional quality when seen in person. To\r\nmake them, we start by carving the image in a translucent wax, with the wax\r\nlit from behind. We then take a plaster mold of this engraving, and we then\r\ncast a fine porcelain clay into this mold. We then kiln fire the porcelain to\r\n2300 degrees F. to achieve it's translucency and durability. Lithophanes were\r\ninvented in France in 1827, and were popular throughout Europe till the early\r\n1900's. They mysteriously faded from popularity with the advent of\r\nelectricity, which is ironic as they look way better with electric light than\r\ncandles. We first started making them 32 years ago by reproducing the antique\r\nones. We eventually learned how to engrave our own originals, and this has\r\nbeen our specialty ever since. Our lithophanes truly make for a beautiful and\r\npractical piece of art that you will use daily for year after year! This\r\nelegant bee will surely be the Queen of her domian! A beautiful design with a\r\ntouch of French Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\r\n         \u003cli\u003eKiln fired Porcelain: Handmade in the USA, approx. 5 in. tall and 3.5 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n         \u003cli\u003eUnique: Different thicknesses in the porcelain cause the image to appear, it is not a photograph or print\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n         \u003cli\u003eFunctional and Beautiful: Gives off a warm colored light, yet lights up a dark room perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n         \u003cli\u003eGreat Gift: Such quality craftsmanship with incredible detail in the image that will impress anyone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n         \u003cli\u003eShips complete: Comes with 7W bulb and a brief history of the art in an attractive and sturdy box\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Porcelain Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935418888429,"sku":"B009YND3RQ","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0324\/1050\/1164\/files\/B009YND3RQ.jpg?v=1775801038","url":"https:\/\/leoforward.com\/products\/the-porcelain-garden-queen-bee-curved-porcelain-lithophane-nightlight-decorative-wall-plug-in-nursery-bedroom-kitchen-bath-hallway-insect-themed-accent-light","provider":"LeoForward AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}