Silmarillion - Chapter 03 - Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor

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Originally Posted by Aiwendil

Though he is not mentioned here, I would be surprised if Aule (the quintessential craftsman and Artificer) were not of the opposite opinion.

Actually, we pretty much have evidence that this is Aulë's opinion-- from the last chapter. Recall his motivation for making the Dwarves: he was impatient for the Elves to come along, that he might have pupils. And pupils means coming to Valinor.