the qualities of clay and the techniques used in working with it

the properties of glass and how it is crafted

the types of metal from base to precious, and the techniques used in working with them

different woods and their widely varying qualities and applications

the features of fibres and what to look for in a fabric

working with gems, precious metals, and jewels, and what to look for in jewellery

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looking at mixed materials, from basketry to liquid polymer