I’m a big fan of both Basswood and Birch ply. I’ve also had success with PF Maple hardwood, but Bass and Birch are still my favorites.
PF Basswood
Even more 3D (Bat and decorative tile)
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PF Maple hardwood
I have a friggin' laser! ( 3D fractal engraving )
Birch Ply (from the hardware store)
(I have no clue what I did or how I made the titles above so HUGE! I left it that way even though it comes across as me yelling because it made me lol to see it 
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