How to make an Oxidized Copper Bulb in Minecraft (2024)

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an oxidized copper bulb with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, an oxidized copper bulb is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.21 - Tricky Trials Update. It is one of the many building blocks that you can make. The crafting process will create 4 oxidized copper bulbs at a time.

Let's explore how to make an oxidized copper bulb.

Supported Platforms

Oxidized copper bulb is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.21)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.21.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.21.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.21.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.21.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.21.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.21.03)

* 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 an Oxidized Copper Bulb in Creative Mode

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.21	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.21	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.21.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.21.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.21.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.21.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.21.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find an oxidized copper bulb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.21.03	Construction

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.

Required Materials to make an Oxidized Copper Bulb

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an oxidized copper bulb:

1 Redstone Dust1 Blaze Rod3 Oxidized Copper Blocks

How to craft an Oxidized Copper Bulb 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 an Oxidized Copper Bulb

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an oxidized copper bulb, place 3 oxidized copper blocks, 1 blaze rod, and 1 redstone dust in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making an oxidized copper bulb, it is important that the oxidized copper blocks, blaze rod and redstone dust are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 oxidized copper block in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 oxidized copper block in the first box, 1 blaze rod in the second box and 1 oxidized copper block in the third box. In the third row, there should be 1 redstone dust in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an oxidized copper bulb.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the oxidized copper bulb will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Oxidized Copper Bulb to Inventory

Once you have crafted an oxidized copper bulb, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made an oxidized copper bulb in Minecraft!