What is Exposed Chiseled Copper in Minecraft?
Exposed chiseled copper is a decorative block that represents the first stage of aging for a chiseled copper block. It has the same intricate, carved pattern, but its color has started to fade from a bright orange to a duller, more muted orange with a few hints of green. The main purpose of this block is to be a decorative building material that shows a slight amount of weathering. Players use exposed chiseled copper to add a subtle sense of age to their builds, making them look like they have been standing 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 Chiseled Copper in Minecraft
There are two main ways to get an exposed chiseled copper block. The first way is to let a regular chiseled copper block oxidize. To do this, craft a chiseled copper block and place it in the world where it is exposed to the air. Over time, it will naturally change color and become an exposed chiseled copper block. The second way is to craft it directly. To do this, you will need two exposed cut copper slabs. You can get these by letting regular cut copper slabs oxidize to the exposed stage. Once you have two exposed cut copper slabs, place them one on top of the other in a crafting table to create one exposed chiseled copper block. You can also use a stonecutter to turn one exposed cut copper block into one exposed chiseled copper block.
How to use Exposed Chiseled Copper in Minecraft
The main use for exposed chiseled copper is for building and decoration. Its slightly weathered look is perfect for adding a touch of realism to your builds. You can use it as an accent block in a wall or floor to show that a building is not brand new. 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 chiseled copper, you can use a honeycomb on it to wax it. A waxed block will never change its color again. You can also use an axe on the block to scrape off the light layer of oxidation, which will turn it back into a regular, bright orange chiseled copper block. This gives you complete control over the look of your copper builds.
How to craft Exposed Chiseled Copper in Minecraft
Crafting Table
Stonecutter
4 Stonecutter
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.
