Cut Copper Slab

What is a Cut Copper Slab?

A Cut Copper Slab is a half-block variant of Cut Copper in Minecraft. It retains the smooth, tiled texture of Cut Copper but offers more flexibility for building, allowing players to create layered designs, detailed flooring, and gradual elevation changes. Like all copper-based blocks, it undergoes oxidation over time unless waxed.

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Where Can a Cut Copper Slab Be Found?

Cut Copper Slabs do not generate naturally and must be crafted by players. They are made by placing three Cut Copper blocks in a crafting table, which yields six slabs. Players can also obtain different oxidation levels by allowing their Cut Copper Slabs to change color over time, progressing through Exposed, Weathered, and Oxidized stages. The process can be stopped at any point by applying Honeycomb to create Waxed Cut Copper Slabs. More details about crafting and oxidation can be found in the Copper article.

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What Can Players Do with a Cut Copper Slab?

Cut Copper Slabs are commonly used for roofing, decorative trims, and walkways. They pair well with deep slate, stone bricks, and wood to create steampunk, industrial, and ancient-themed builds. Players can also use them in redstone contraptions since slabs allow for hidden lighting while maintaining a solid surface. To maintain a specific oxidation stage, players can apply wax, preventing further changes. If oxidation has already occurred, an axe can be used to scrape the slab back to its previous stage. More details about waxing can be found in the Waxed Copper article.

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The History of Cut Copper Slabs in Minecraft

Cut Copper Slabs were introduced in Minecraft version 1.17 as part of the Caves & Cliffs update. Their addition allowed builders to use copper in more intricate ways, expanding design possibilities for detailed architecture and custom flooring.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

In real-world construction, copper sheets are often cut into panels and used for decorative roofing, much like how Cut Copper Slabs function in Minecraft. Over time, these panels develop a patina, transitioning from their original orange color to a greenish hue, just as in the game.

For further exploration of copper slabs and related materials, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Cut Copper, Copper Ingots, and Waxed Cut Copper Slabs.