How to make Waxed Copper in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, waxed copper is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Waxed copper does not age and turn green over time like regular copper blocks behave.

waxed copper

Let's explore how to make waxed copper.

Supported Platforms

Waxed 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.

Where to find Waxed Copper in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find waxed 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 waxed 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 waxed 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 waxed 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 waxed 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 waxed 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 waxed 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 Waxed Copper

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

1 Honeycomb

1 Copper Block

How to craft Waxed 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 Waxed Copper

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make waxed copper, place 1 copper block and 1 honeycomb in the 3x3 crafting grid.

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

Crafting recipe for waxed copper

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

waxed copper

3. Move the Waxed Copper to Inventory

Once you have crafted waxed copper, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed waxed copper