Here's a problem to solve: Michael has a pencil case made of pine wood. The surface of the pencil case scratches and dents easily. He wants to make a new pencil case that will not scratch or dent easily. Which of the following should Michael do to make a new pencil case that will not scratch or dent easily?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: make the pencil case a different size
 
- B: use a different material to make the pencil case
 
- C: make the pencil case from another piece of pine wood
 
- D: use a thicker piece of pine wood to make the pencil case
 