Exposed Copper Bulb - Minecraft Block Guide | Properties, Recipe & Uses (2025)

What is Exposed Copper Bulb in Minecraft?

An exposed copper bulb is a special light source that represents the first stage of aging for a copper bulb. It has the same design as a regular copper bulb, but its frame 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 toggleable light source with a slightly weathered look. A unique feature of the copper bulb is that as it oxidizes, the light it produces becomes dimmer. An exposed copper bulb gives off a slightly weaker light than a brand new one, making it a great tool for builders who want to have precise control over the lighting and atmosphere of their builds.

How to get Exposed Copper Bulb in Minecraft

There are two main ways to get an exposed copper bulb. The first way is to let a regular copper bulb oxidize. To do this, craft a copper bulb and place it in the world where it is exposed to the air. Over time, it will naturally change color and become an exposed copper bulb. The second way is to craft it directly. To do this, you will need three exposed copper blocks, one blaze rod, and one piece of redstone dust. You can get exposed copper blocks by letting regular copper blocks oxidize. Once you have the materials, place them in a crafting table in the same pattern as a regular copper bulb. This will give you four exposed copper bulbs.

How to use Exposed Copper Bulb in Minecraft

The main use of an exposed copper bulb is as a toggleable light source with a slightly dimmer glow. When you place it, it is off. Give it a redstone pulse to turn it on, and another pulse to turn it off. Its slightly aged look is great for industrial or steampunk builds that you want to look a little older. A very important feature of all copper blocks is that you can stop them from aging further. If you like the look and light level of the exposed copper bulb, you can use a honeycomb on it to wax it. A waxed bulb will never change its color or light level again. You can also use an axe on the bulb to scrape off the light layer of oxidation, which will turn it back into a regular, brighter copper bulb.

How to craft Exposed Copper Bulb in Minecraft

Crafting Table

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What can Exposed Copper Bulb make in Minecraft

Waxed Exposed Copper Bulb

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How This All Started

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