How to make an Exposed Cut Copper Slab in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, an exposed cut copper slab is a new type of slab that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. The crafting process will create 6 exposed cut copper slabs at a time.

exposed cut copper slab

Let's explore how to make an exposed cut copper slab.

Supported Platforms

An exposed cut copper slab 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 Slab ages

In Minecraft, cut copper slabs naturally age in 4 different stages.

cut copper slab aging

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

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

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

Where to find an Exposed Cut Copper Slab in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an exposed cut copper slab 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 an Exposed Cut Copper Slab

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

3 Exposed Cut Copper

How to craft an Exposed Cut Copper Slab 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 Slab

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

When making exposed cut copper slab, it is important that the exposed cut copper are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the second row, there should be 3 exposed cut copper. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an exposed cut copper slab.

Crafting recipe for exposed cut copper slab

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 6 exposed cut copper slabs will appear in the box to the right.

exposed cut copper slab

3. Move the Exposed Cut Copper Slab to Inventory

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

Completed exposed cut copper slab