Crafting

With crafting the player transform resources into other resources or goods they can use in the game.

Resources

The things used to craft things are called resources. The thing one craft can in turn also be a resource itself and used to craft new things. Check Gather for the mechanics for collecting resources.

5 Approaches to Crafting Systems in Games (and Where to Use Them) - 2015

7 crafting systems game designers should study - 2015