How to make Exposed Copper in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft exposed copper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, exposed copper is a new block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Exposed copper is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let's explore how to add exposed copper to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
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.
4 Stages of how Copper ages
In Minecraft, copper naturally ages in 4 different stages.
At each stage, the color/appearance of the copper changes as does the block name. Here are the 4 stages of copper aging:
Aging |
Block |
Appearance |
First Stage |
Copper |
Shiny brown |
Second Stage |
Exposed Copper |
Brown with green flecks |
Third Stage |
Weathered Copper |
Green with brown flecks |
Fourth Stage |
Oxidized Copper |
Green |
As the copper ages, the block changes from copper (which is a shiny brown) into exposed copper (which is brown with green flecks). Next, the exposed copper turns into weathered copper (which is green with brown flecks). Finally, weathered copper turns into oxidized copper (which is a solid green color).
Where to find Exposed Copper in Creative Mode
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.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
|
64 |
Java |
1.17 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.17.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, exposed copper has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Exposed Copper (minecraft:exposed_copper) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Exposed Copper
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Exposed Copper is:
/give @p exposed_copper 1 0
Things to Make with Exposed Copper
You can use exposed copper to make items in Minecraft such as:
Other Stages of Copper Blocks
There are different stages of copper (based on aging) in Minecraft such as: