While science and crafting may seem disparate, Lawther — the owner of String Bead, a beading and jewelry-making supply store in Chico — said there’s more commonality between the two than one ...

Al's is so clearly the best bead store that it's enough to turn even the least-interested-in-beading crafter into a happy dabbler. Al's offers variety, selection, and quality, with a wide range of ...