Where can I get Materia?

Where can I get Materia?

Get gear. Spiritbond it to 100%. Don't sell it.

Get a level 19 Disciple of the Hand (not cooking). Do the quest that opens materia (starts in the Bonfire)

Convert your spirit bonded gear into materia.

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Profit!!!

I've got lots of gear w/ 100% Spiritbond. And all my crafting classes are at least 24. The problem is, it keeps saying I don't have any materia to mend......

there is an action to convert the spirit bonded item into materia,
You have to do that first then meld.

Ah! You're right. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!