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A Minecraft data pack and mod that adds some quality-of-life crafting and smelting recipes to the game.<\/p>\n

*Want some unpacking recipes? Check out Better Unpackables!*<\/p>\n

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## Overview<\/p>\n

Better Craftables, available as a data pack and a Fabric, Quilt, Forge & NeoForge mod, enhances the vanilla Minecraft experience with recipes such as:<\/p>\n

* Craftable Coral Blocks & Bells
\n* Raw Ore Block smelting
\n* Alternative recipes for Recovery Compasses and Sticky Pistons
\n* Cheaper recipes for Smithing Templates
\n* Redyeing recipes for Candles, Concrete, Terracotta and more<\/p>\n

Visit the Gallery page for a brief look at what Better Craftables has to offer or check out the Crafting Recipes and Smelting Recipes pages on the wiki for a full list!<\/p>\n

## Versions<\/p>\n

| Minecraft Version | Data Pack Version | Mod Version
\n| :–: | :–: | :–: |
\n| 26.1 – 26.2-snap-7 | v7.1.0-pre.1 | N\/A |
\n| 26.1 – 26.1.2 | v7.0.2 | v7.0.2+mod |
\n| 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 | v6.3.1 | v6.3.1+mod |
\n| 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | v5.4.0 | v5.4.0+mod |<\/p>\n

Older versions and snapshots can be found here on Modrinth or on GitHub.<\/p>\n

Make sure you download the correct version that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader if you are using Fabric or Forge. Please note that **Fabric API is required to run the Fabric\/Quilt mod version** of Better Craftables.<\/p>\n

## Support & Feedback
\nFound a bug or have an idea?
\n* Open a GitHub issue
\n* Join Discord<\/p>\n

## Credits
\n* Vanilla Tweaks
\n * Craftable Gravel
\n * Rotten Flesh to Leather
\n * Craftable Coral Blocks 2×2
\n * Universal Dyeing
\n * Sandstone Dyeing
\n * Powder to Glass
\n* PhoenixSC
\n * Green Dye from Blue & Yellow Dyes
\n * Brown Dye from Blue, Yellow & Red Dyes<\/p>\n

A full list of contributors is available here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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