What is Waxed Copper Lantern in Minecraft?
Waxed Copper Lantern is a Copper Lantern that has been treated with wax to stop any further change in color. It keeps the same warm glow as a copper lantern but will not age from weather. Players choose a Waxed Copper Lantern when they like the look they have and want it to stay the same. Waxed lanterns are useful for tidy builds where a steady metal tone is needed without the surprise of slow color change.
How to get Waxed Copper Lantern in Minecraft
To get a Waxed Copper Lantern craft a Copper Lantern first. Copper ingots are made by smelting copper ore mined from underground stone layers. Lanterns are made from iron nuggets and a torch or found in some chests. Once you have a Copper Lantern apply honeycomb to it to wax the finish and lock the color. Place the lantern outside to age first if you want a specific look then wax it when it reaches the stage you like. Step by step mine copper ore smelt into ingots craft the lantern then use honeycomb on the lantern to wax it and keep the current finish.
How to use Waxed Copper Lantern in Minecraft
Waxed Copper Lantern gives a consistent copper look for streets porches and interiors while still lighting the area. It will not change with rain so it is good for builds with a fixed color scheme. Use Waxed Copper Lanterns to line pathways and to hang in doorways for a clean metal touch. In survival they still prevent mob spawns near the light and they are a safe choice when you want the same look across multiple builds.
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