My name is Shelia Knapp and I make beads.  I also make jewellery but the bead making is my passion.   Glass lends itself beautifully to watery subjects and having a marine biologist for a daughter, I cannot help but be inspired by some of her beautiful photographs of the reefs at the Palmyra Atoll.  Having said that - I also enjoy experimenting with organics and florals.  Take a look :)

All my beads are annealed from the flame to the kiln. Annealing will hopefully prevent the beads from cracking but please remember they are still glass and need to be handled with some care. Also each bead is cleaned and inspected. Some of them also look good to eat, so please keep them away from small children.

I also have an etsy shop with a few bits that may be of interest.

If you see anything in the galleries that may be of interest, please get in touch as they may not be sold, or I may be able to make something similar. I can be found yacking on Frit Happens Forum and Bead Buddies.  New stuff added 15.04.2012

Reg.K68