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The thoughtful sourcing of materials opens up new possibilities that also embody a more contemporary consciousness of sustainability issues. The perfect situation has to be that designermakers are able to harvest their raw materials from their own trees. This is not possible for most people, but it is worth taking time to think about how you could source your materials from your own environment and having that as a starting point for your experimentation in wood.

Woods, especially tropical or exotic hardwoods, need to be carefully researched before deciding whether you can or want to use them (see Useful Information, page). Wood suppliers are usually knowledgeable about their stock, so find sources that you trust and discuss any concerns you have. Another good approach is to find scraps from other processes that would otherwise be discarded. Consider using wood from old, larger wood objects that can be cut down or found-wood objects that can be reworked. Also, you may be able to collect your own green wood or driftwood.