How to make Copper Chain, Minecraft Copper Chain

Bronze chains are a new decorative item added to Minecraft in Minecraft 1.21.9 - The Copper Age update. They look like traditional iron chains, but come in a variety of color variations based on the level of oxidation of the copper. If you want to give your base or suspended structures a medieval look, this is a great item to have.

 

This guide will help you understand what bronze chains are, how to craft bronze chains, and all the uses of bronze chains in Minecraft.

A Quick Summary of Copper Chains in Minecraft

1. The bronze chain is made from 1 copper ingot and 2 copper scraps.
2. There are a total of 4 colors based on 4 levels of oxidation.
3. You can lock the color of the copper chain with honeycomb.
4. They are both decorative and used as raw materials to make hanging signs.

 

Materials needed to make Minecraft bronze chains

 

To make 1 copper chain, you need:

1. 1 copper ingot
2. 2 Copper Nuggets

How to get ingredients

1. Copper ore mining – often found around Y = 43 or open cliffs.
2. Raw Copper is heated in a furnace to create copper ingots.
3. Put 1 copper ingot into the crafting table → get 9 copper scraps.
4. Prepare the Crafting Table to start crafting bronze chains.

How to make copper chain in Minecraft

Follow these steps:

1. Place the crafting table on the ground and open the interface.
2. Place 1 copper ingot in the middle cell of the 3×3 grid.
3. Place a piece of copper scrap on top of the copper ingot.
4. Place a piece of copper scrap under the copper ingot.
5. Get the bronze chain in the right box and drag it to the inventory.

You will get 1 copper chain for each crafting.

Uses of copper chain in Minecraft

1. Make a hanging sign

 

You need:

1. 2 copper chains
2. 6 peeled logs

Hanging signs can be mounted on the ceiling, do not take up block space, very suitable for decorative nameplates. You can also use luminous ink to make the letters stand out at night.

2. Hang decorations

Copper chains can be used to hang many items:

1. Lantern
2. Bell
3. Types of signs

They can be placed vertically or horizontally. However, horizontal and vertical chains are not connected to each other, and horizontal chains cannot have lights or bells hung at the end.

3. Some states when copper is oxidized

The bronze chain has 8 variations, including:

1. 4 levels of oxidation (from orange to blue)
2. 4 waxed versions (color locked)

How to change status

1. Scraping with an axe will help remove the oxidation layer, returning the copper to its original bright color.
2. Apply wax with honey to lock in color, helping the copper chain not change over time.

Bronze chains are a fun addition to The Copper Age, giving players a wide variety of decoration options — from medieval structures to modern architecture. They're easy to craft and can be customized to your own style.

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