This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a copper block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a copper block is a new type of block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I.
Let’s explore how to make a copper block.
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 a Copper Block in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a copper block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform
Version(s)
Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
1.17 – 1.19.4
Building Blocks
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 a Copper Block
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a copper block:
9 Copper Ingots
How to craft a Copper Block in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3×3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Copper Block
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make a copper block, place 9 copper ingots in the 3×3 crafting grid.
When making a copper block, it is important that the copper ingots are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 copper ingots. In the second row, there should be 3 copper ingots. In the third row, there should be 3 copper ingots. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a copper block.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the copper block will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Copper Block to Inventory
Once you have crafted a copper block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a copper block in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a copper block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item
Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value
Stack Size
Platform
Version(s)
Copper Block
(minecraft:copper_block)
64
Java
1.17 – 1.19.4
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 Copper Block
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Copper Block is:
/give @p copper_block 1
Things to Make with Blocks of Copper
You can use blocks of gold to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make Copper Ingot How to make Cut Copper How to make Waxed Copper How to make Waxed Cut Copper
Other Stages of Copper Blocks
There are different stages of copper (based on aging) in Minecraft such as:
How to make Exposed Copper How to make Weathered Copper How to make Oxidized Copper