How to make Waxed Exposed Copper in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft waxed exposed copper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Waxed exposed copper does not age and turn green over time like regular exposed copper blocks behave.
Let's explore how to make waxed exposed copper.
Supported Platforms
Waxed exposed 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 Exposed Copper in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find waxed exposed 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 exposed 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 exposed 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 exposed 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 exposed 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 exposed 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 exposed copper in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.17.30 | Construction |
Required Materials to make Waxed Exposed Copper
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft waxed exposed copper:
How to craft Waxed Exposed 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:
2. Add Items to make Waxed Exposed Copper
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make waxed exposed copper, place 1 exposed copper and 1 honeycomb in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making waxed exposed copper, it is important that the exposed copper and honeycomb 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 honeycomb in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for waxed exposed copper.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the waxed exposed copper will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Waxed Exposed Copper to Inventory
Once you have crafted waxed exposed copper, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made waxed exposed copper in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.17 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, waxed exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxed Exposed Copper (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Waxed Exposed Copper
Things to Make with Waxed Exposed Copper
You can use waxed exposed copper to make items in Minecraft such as:
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