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 ...

B, D, F, M, N, Q, R at 34th St.-Herald Sq. This U.S. outpost of a small Tokyo-based chain feels a bit like a warehouse, selling affordable jewelry-making basics under its fluorescent lights. The ...