How to make Exposed Cut Copper in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft exposed cut copper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, exposed cut copper is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. The crafting process will create 4 exposed cut copper at a time.

exposed cut copper

Let's explore how to make exposed cut copper.

Supported Platforms

Exposed cut copper is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

4 Stages of how Cut Copper ages

In Minecraft, cut copper naturally ages in 4 different stages.

cut copper aging

At each stage, the color/appearance of the cut copper changes as does the block name. Here are the 4 stages of cut copper aging:

Aging	Block	Appearance
First Stage	Cut Copper	Shiny brown
Second Stage	Exposed Cut Copper	Brown with green flecks
Third Stage	Weathered Cut Copper	Green with brown flecks
Fourth Stage	Oxidized Cut Copper	Green

As the cut copper ages, the block changes from cut copper (which is a shiny brown) into exposed cut copper (which is brown with green flecks). Next, the exposed cut copper turns into weathered cut copper (which is green with brown flecks). Finally, weathered cut copper turns into oxidized cut copper (which is a solid green color).

Where to find Exposed Cut Copper in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.20	Building Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find exposed cut copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Construction

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make Exposed Cut Copper

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft exposed cut copper:

4 Exposed Copper

How to craft Exposed Cut Copper in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make Exposed Cut Copper

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make exposed cut copper, place 4 exposed copper in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making exposed cut copper, it is important that the exposed copper are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 exposed copper in the first box and 1 exposed copper in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 exposed copper in the first box and 1 exposed copper in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for exposed cut copper.

Crafting recipe for exposed cut copper

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 4 exposed cut copper will appear in the box to the right.

exposed cut copper

3. Move the Exposed Cut Copper to Inventory

Once you have crafted exposed cut copper, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed exposed cut copper