When I was a student at HSU, I learned how to make Hemp jewelry. And what better way to accentuate hemp bracelets & necklaces, then with some beads? Luckily, there is a place right on the Arcata Plaza that sells them. Heart Bead!
Heart Bead is a relatively small (but nice) store, which sells beads, supplies, books, tools, and more. There are hundreds of beads to choose from, and the people behind the counters are more than willing to help you pick and choose for whatever special piece of jewelry you'd like to create. They also take special orders for beads they don't have in stock.
I definately recommend checking out their site online, to see whate types of products they offer in their retail store. I think you'll be impressed!
http://www.heartbead.com/06_first_try_025.htm
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