Waxed Exposed Copper
Block

Waxed Exposed Copper

Namespaced ID
minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper
Stack size
64
Edition
Java & Bedrock

/give command

Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.

Command builder

Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Waxed Exposed Copper.

Shown above the item in the inventory.
Italic text shown below the item name. One line per row.
1 compatible with Waxed Exposed Copper.

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Block properties

Hardness
3
Blast resistance
6
Material
incorrect for wooden tool
Diggable
Yes
Transparent
No
Light emitted
0 / 15
Light filtered
15 / 15
Block state IDs
24362

Mining time

Break time per pickaxe tier (no haste, on ground, full air). Tools that can't harvest the block take 5× longer and won't drop the item.

PickaxeBreak timeDrops?
Wooden7.50s✗
Stone1.13s✓
Iron0.75s✓
Golden1.25s✗
Diamond0.56s✓
Netherite0.50s✓

Drops

Obtained from

Blocks that drop Waxed Exposed Copper when broken.

Crafting recipes

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Full crafting guide for Waxed Exposed Copper → Step-by-step, ingredient sources, what Waxed Exposed Copper crafts into.

Used to craft

3 items use Waxed Exposed Copper as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.

Across versions

Legacy numeric ID
None recorded — use the namespaced ID minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper.
Modern ID (1.13+)
minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
Editions
Java & Bedrock

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How to craft Waxed Exposed Copper

How do you make Waxed Exposed Copper in Minecraft?

To craft Waxed Exposed Copper, place the ingredients in a crafting grid following the recipe pattern shown above. The crafting grid can be a player's 2×2 inventory crafting slots (for 2×2 recipes) or a 3×3 Crafting Table. If cheats are enabled, you can also spawn Waxed Exposed Copper directly with: /give @p minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper.

Where do you get Waxed Exposed Copper in Minecraft?

Waxed Exposed Copper can be obtained by breaking Waxed Exposed Copper. You can also craft it from the recipe shown above.

What is the Minecraft ID for Waxed Exposed Copper?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:waxed_exposed_copper 1. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening", so modern versions only use the namespaced ID.

How do you mine Waxed Exposed Copper in Minecraft?

Waxed Exposed Copper has hardness 3 and requires a specific pickaxe tier to drop. See the Mining time table above for exact break times per pickaxe (wood, stone, iron, golden, diamond, netherite). Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.

What can you craft with Waxed Exposed Copper in Minecraft?

Waxed Exposed Copper is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Waxed Exposed Copper Bulb, Waxed Exposed Copper Grate, and Waxed Exposed Cut Copper. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.