Like Mike, I find materials locally, such as felled trees.
He also had to find materials that would be environmentally acceptable but also aesthetically pleasing.
Rose Nadon, 76, does not know where to find materials for her needlepoint.
He began frequenting thrift shops and antique shops to find materials for his growing collection.
He explained that artists of the period had to be extremely inventive to find materials because of shortages.
Most days he puts it to work researching textiles and helping designers find materials for a variety of uses.
Look for magazines, journals, websites and blogs that are relevant - professional bodies are often useful to find materials, as is your university library.
Ms. Eagle was intensely involved in the renovation, especially in doing research to find materials she found both visually pleasing and practical for their particular needs.
"Bookwars" provides a glimpse into the way these guys find materials, scouting yard sales and libraries that are getting rid of unwanted books.
The bride, 31, owns Info Edge, a consulting company in New York for architects and interior designers, and SpecSimple.com, a Web site that helps designers find materials.
When libraries use that one term consistently, their users will know where to look to find materials on any topic of interest.
