Better Craftables
ModAdds some quality-of-life crafting and smelting recipes to the game.
Type
Mod
Modrinth Downloads
81,864
Modrinth ID
BLG002oq
Last Updated
Sep 7, 2026
Description

A Minecraft data pack and mod that adds some quality-of-life crafting and smelting recipes to the game.
Want some unpacking recipes? Check out Better Unpackables!
Overview
Better Craftables, available as a data pack and a Fabric, Quilt, Forge & NeoForge mod, enhances the vanilla Minecraft experience with recipes such as:
- Craftable Coral Blocks & Bells
- Raw Ore Block smelting
- Alternative recipes for Recovery Compasses and Sticky Pistons
- Cheaper recipes for Smithing Templates
- Redyeing recipes for Candles, Concrete, Terracotta and more
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!
Versions
Minecraft Version Data Pack Version Mod Version 26.3-snap-4 - 26.3-snap-5 v8.0.0-beta.2 N/A 26.1 - 26.2 v7.3.0 v7.3.0+mod 1.21.9 - 1.21.11 v6.3.1 v6.3.1+modOlder versions and snapshots can be found here on Modrinth or on GitHub.
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.
Support & Feedback
Found a bug or have an idea?
- Open a GitHub issue
- Join Discord
Credits
- Vanilla Tweaks
- Craftable Gravel
- Rotten Flesh to Leather
- Craftable Coral Blocks 2x2
- Universal Dyeing
- Sandstone Dyeing
- Powder to Glass
- PhoenixSC
- Green Dye from Blue & Yellow Dyes
- Brown Dye from Blue, Yellow & Red Dyes
- Etho
- Netherrack + Sulfur = Cinnabar
A full list of contributors is available here.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Game Versions
Recommended Gear
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