Description
Cut copper is a smooth faced copper block that gives builders a clean metallic surface while keeping the warm orange tones of natural copper. It is often used where a refined metal plate look is wanted but full copper blocks feel too bulky. The block has a tight texture that reads well at distance and is perfect for modern style roofs trim and machinery inspired builds. Over time copper oxidizes and develops a green patina unless you wax it which gives builders an interesting aging option to show wear or to keep a fresh metal look. Because cut copper has a refined face compared to raw copper it works nicely for details such as floor panels stair risers and window sills that need a consistent metal tone. It is straightforward to craft and to place which makes it a practical material for large exterior cladding or for interior metal work. Players who like a believable industrial or steampunk style will find cut copper useful because it blends well with stone black metals and wood to create layered textural designs. It also responds well to polishing using wax to slow oxidation and keep the original orange look for longer periods in the world. When used with slabs and stairs it helps produce smooth transitions and covered edges which increases the perceived quality of a build. Overall cut copper is a versatile metal style block that gives builders a way to use copper in clean and finished applications while still offering natural patina options through oxidation.
What is Cut Copper?
Cut copper is a processed copper block with a clean machined texture that matches the copper family of blocks. It is used for polished metal surfaces and is the basis for slabs stairs and decorative metal details. The block oxidizes over time creating a different look unless treated with wax.
Where to find Cut Copper
Cut copper does not appear in natural world generation and is crafted from copper blocks which are found as copper ore in the overworld. You will usually craft cut copper from raw copper or cut it from larger copper blocks at a crafting table. It is a player made refined material used for building and decoration rather than a found natural block.
How to get Cut Copper
To get cut copper mine copper ore with a pickaxe then smelt the ore into ingots. Use ingots to craft copper blocks and then craft cut copper using the crafting grid. You can also craft cut copper directly from copper blocks in some recipes depending on the game version. Use wax to preserve the original color and prevent oxidation if you want to keep the bright metal look.
Release Information
First introduced: Caves and Cliffs Update 1.17 2021
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:cut_copper 1
How to use Cut Copper
Use cut copper for cladding roofs for trim and for clean metal surfaces in builds. It pairs well with stone and wood and is great for craftsman style and industrial themes. Use wax to keep the orange copper color or allow oxidation to create green accented areas for an aged look. Combine with slabs and stairs for edge smoothing and detail work.
Recipes for Cut Copper
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Copper Block
Copper Block
Empty Slot
Copper Block
Copper Block
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Cut Copper
×4
Stonecutting Cut stone blocks using a stonecutter
Copper Block
Cut Copper (x4)
×4
