Raw Materials for Makers & DIY Crafts

Start with the finished object and work backward. Casting a paperweight or river table? You want clear epoxy or casting resin. Carving, turning, or burning? Reach for wood blanks, often sold as pen blanks, knife scales, or bowl blanks. Hand-building or wheel-throwing points to clay and ceramic; cold-cast planters and trays call for concrete and cement. Leather hides and pre-cut panels suit wallets, belts, and bags, while sheet metal, wire, and blanks cover jewelry and stamping. Glass, silicone, plastic sheet, stones, and wax round out the set for fusing, mold-making, lapidary, and candles. Check listing detail closely: weight or square footage, thickness, grain or temper, working time and cure schedule (epoxy commonly cures 24-72 hours), and whether color or texture is included. Price ranges run wide, from $8-$25 for small offcuts and sample packs to $40-$150 for full hides, slabs, or bulk resin kits. Many makers ship within 3-7 business days; custom-cut or large-batch orders can run 1-3 weeks.

Use the filters and related searches to jump straight to your material family, then narrow by size, quantity, and finish.