What is Exposed Cut Copper Stairs in Minecraft?
Exposed cut copper stairs are a stair shaped block that represents the first stage of aging for cut copper stairs. They have the same tiled pattern, but their color has started to fade from a bright orange to a duller orange with hints of green. The main purpose of this block is to be a functional stair and a decorative block that shows a slight amount of weathering. Players use exposed cut copper stairs to create staircases and roofs that look like they have been exposed to the elements for a little while. It is a key part of the copper family's unique oxidation feature, allowing for more dynamic and realistic looking structures.
How to get Exposed Cut Copper Stairs in Minecraft
There are two main ways to get exposed cut copper stairs. The first way is to let regular cut copper stairs oxidize. To do this, craft cut copper stairs and place them in the world where they are exposed to the air. Over time, they will naturally change color and become exposed cut copper stairs. The second way is to craft them directly. To do this, you will need six exposed cut copper blocks. You can get these by letting regular cut copper blocks oxidize. Once you have the blocks, place them in a stair shape on a crafting table to get four exposed stairs. A much better way is to use a stonecutter. You can put one exposed cut copper block in a stonecutter to get one exposed cut copper stairs block.
How to use Exposed Cut Copper Stairs in Minecraft
The main use for exposed cut copper stairs is for building staircases and roofs with a slightly weathered look. This is perfect for adding a touch of realism to your builds. A very important feature of all copper blocks is that you can stop them from aging further. If you like the look of the exposed cut copper stairs, you can use a honeycomb on them to wax them. Waxed stairs will never change their color again. You can also use an axe on the stairs to scrape off the light layer of oxidation, which will turn them back into regular, bright orange cut copper stairs. This gives you complete control over the look of your copper builds, allowing you to create beautiful gradients on your roofs.
How to craft Exposed Cut Copper Stairs in Minecraft
Crafting Table
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Stonecutter
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Stonecutting Tips
Stonecutting is often more efficient for smaller quantities! While crafting recipes typically require multiple items or specific patterns, the stonecutter can create many decorative blocks using just one base block. This makes it perfect when you only need a few items or want to save on materials.
