> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pawtato.gg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pawtato.gg/pawtato-land/gameplay/resources/resource-processing.md).

# Resource Processing

Resource processing is the act of converting **base resources** into **refined materials** used in further crafting.

Most refined materials are crafted at a dedicated **Crafting Station** on the world map, and **no Glyph is required** to make them. Staking the matching Glyph at that station is an optional **booster** — it speeds the craft up and reduces the base resources it consumes. A couple of materials are still made in the general [**Crafting**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/crafting.md) menu and **do** require their Glyph.

## Where each material is crafted

<table><thead><tr><th width="190">Material</th><th width="240">Where to craft it</th><th>Glyph</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wooden Plank</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Woodwright</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Basic Woodworking</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wooden Bowl</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Woodwright</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Master Woodworking</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stone Block</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Mason</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Basic Masonry</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gravel</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Mason</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Intermediate Masonry</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sand</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Mason</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Intermediate Masonry</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Iron Bar</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Blacksmith</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Basic Blacksmithing</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Glass</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Blacksmith</a></td><td>Optional boost — Glyph of Basic Blacksmithing</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Glass Vial</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/fbtPxi7xPfw1ygFmHFCE">Alchemist</a></td><td>None needed</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gold Bar</strong></td><td>General <a href="/pages/ULmoXhthX9AEP6aH6ZSe">Crafting</a> menu (Materials)</td><td><strong>Requires Glyph of Basic Blacksmithing</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Paper</strong></td><td>General <a href="/pages/ULmoXhthX9AEP6aH6ZSe">Crafting</a> menu (Materials)</td><td><strong>Requires Glyph of Intermediate Woodworking</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Glyph boost & efficiency

Using the matching Glyph at a station is optional, but worthwhile: it **speeds up** the craft and, the higher the Glyph's rarity, the more it **reduces the base resources** each craft consumes — from full cost at Common down to roughly **half** at Mythic. Quality nudges the exact amount within a tier.

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Boosting a Crafting-Station material **costs the Glyph no Durability**. The two general-menu materials that require a Glyph — **Gold Bar** (Glyph of Basic Blacksmithing) and **Paper** (Glyph of Intermediate Woodworking) — cost their Glyph **1 Durability** per craft.
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