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 would ...

I've been thinking about jewelry-making lately. Not silversmithing, metal clay or fused-glass jewelry. Nothing that requires kilns or torches, drills or bits, stamps or blades. No goggles or fire ...

It’s pretty much a first world rite of passage for young children to make concoctions with beads. However, what most children (and adults, for that matter) don’t realize is just how much beautiful ...

Fans of the colorful and quirky String Tings say they generate joy. By Vivian Morelli Does your phone really need a strap? Or perhaps you do — at least that is what some of the reviews on the String ...

I use clear fishing line to string bead necklaces. It takes time to match the clear end with the bead hole. I cut the length of line and lay it on piece of paper, then "paint" the ends with a ...