Large early Tom Boylan Bead with waves of sand and sea colors, 40x18mm
Each bead by the late Tom Boylan is unique
Self-taught, reclusive, Northern California artist Tom Boylan was one of the earliest American bead-makers. An avid gardener and astrologer, his beads seem infused with both nature and the cosmos. They appeal equally to men and women, and were among the most popular we carried at the Beadazzled stores
Tom used borosilicate tubing as the base for his beads, adding dots and stripes. Then temporarily closing off one end, he blew into the tube to achieve the desired size and shape of the bead. As a final touch he gave the ends a twist.
From the collection of Sheila Sabatino, Effervescent artist, Dedicated mom, and Creator of inspired wall and wearable art designs.
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