{"product_id":"tom-boylan-bead-large-oval-with-red-amber-blue-eyes-38x28mm","title":"Tom Boylan Bead, Large Oval with Red \u0026 Amber\/Blue Eyes, 38x28mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a classic Tom Boylan, mid-career masterpiece, Oval 38x28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis stunning control of both shape and colors are in evidence here. Brilliant red combines with golden \"eyes\" surrounded by Pacific ocean blue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bead designed and made by the late Tom Boylan is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe lived on the coast in Mendocino County, CA and often walked on the beaches as well as in the redwood forests for inspiration and relaxation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-taught artist, Tom was one of the earliest American contemporary glass bead-makers. Also 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 in the Beadazzled stores.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom used borosilcate 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available. Tom passed away in the fall of 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis one is from my personal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52900908925237,"sku":"GLC-371","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/GLC-371aBeadazzled.com.jpg?v=1779208551","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/tom-boylan-bead-large-oval-with-red-amber-blue-eyes-38x28mm","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}