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Ceramic Shears Wiki & Guide

Adds craftable Ceramic Shears assembled from clay and ceramic parts, providing a fragile alternative to standard shears for harvesting wool and plants.

Contents (9)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Processes
  4. Items
  5. Configuration
  6. Durability
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. Related mods

Overview

Ceramic Shears is a utility mod that expands the early-game toolset by allowing players to create shears using clay and a furnace rather than requiring iron ingots. This mod is particularly useful in survival scenarios where iron is scarce or reserved for higher-tier equipment. The ceramic shears function identically to vanilla iron shears but possess a lower durability rating, specifically 75% of the standard iron version.

The mod introduces a multi-step crafting process involving the creation of unfired clay parts, smelting them into ceramic components, and finally assembling the tool. It supports all standard vanilla shear interactions, including mob shearing and block harvesting.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Ceramic Shears ItemsThe mod adds three distinct items to the game, representing the stages of production from raw clay to a finished…Ceramic Shears Mechanics & UsageCeramic Shears are designed to be a direct replacement for iron shears. They can be enchanted with Efficiency, Silk…Ceramic Shears RecipesCrafting Ceramic Shears is a three-step process. First, the parts must be shaped, then fired, and finally assembled.…Craft Your First Ceramic ShearsGather Clay Start by collecting clay blocks from underwater or riverbed locations. You'll need at least 4 clay balls…Harvest Wool and Leaves EfficientlyShearing Sheep for Wool Use your Ceramic Shears on sheep just like vanilla shears. Right-click any sheep to collect…Safely Harvest Beehives Without Triggering BeesUnderstanding Honey Levels Beehives and bee nests fill with honey over time as bees work. You can only harvest honey…Use Ceramic Shears to Disable Tripwires SafelyUnderstanding Tripwire Mechanics Tripwires connected to tripwire hooks normally trigger when broken or walked…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 2minecraft:smelting · 1

Items

Ceramic ShearsCeramic Shears PartClay Shears Part

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
DURABILITYCeramic Shears Durability

Durability

OptionWhat it does
@Tooltip[1]Defines the maximum durability of Ceramic Shears.
@Tooltip[0]Ceramic Shears Durability
@Tooltip[2]0: deactivates the durability
@Tooltip[4]Default: 179
@Tooltip[3]Min: 0; Max: 10000

Frequently asked questions

How do I make Ceramic Shears?
Craft two Clay Shears Parts from clay balls, smelt them in a furnace to get Ceramic Shears Parts, then combine the two Ceramic Shears Parts in a crafting table to get your finished Ceramic Shears.
Are Ceramic Shears as good as regular shears?
Ceramic Shears work identically to vanilla shears but have only 75% of the durability, so they break faster with use.
Can I use Ceramic Shears to shear sheep and mooshrooms?
Yes, Ceramic Shears work on sheep to get wool and on mooshrooms just like vanilla shears do.
Do Ceramic Shears work on beehives?
Yes, you can harvest honey from beehives and bee nests at honey level 5 without triggering the bees, just like with vanilla shears.
Can I use Ceramic Shears to disable tripwires?
Yes, shearing a tripwire connected to a tripwire hook will cut it without triggering the trap.
What plants and blocks can I harvest with Ceramic Shears?
Ceramic Shears can harvest leaves, cobwebs, tall grass, seagrass, ferns (both single and double-height), dead bushes, vines, pumpkins, and snow golems.
Why would I use Ceramic Shears if they have less durability?
Ceramic Shears offer a crafting alternative using clay instead of iron, which can be useful early game or for roleplay purposes, even though they're less durable.
Do I need to do anything special to use Ceramic Shears?
No, once crafted, use them exactly like vanilla shears—just right-click on compatible blocks or mobs.
Can Ceramic Shears be repaired?
The mod description doesn't specify repair mechanics, so treat them like any other tool in your version—they may or may not be repairable depending on your setup.
Is this mod compatible with other mods?
The mod only adds three items and uses standard Minecraft mechanics, so it should work with most other mods, but check your specific mod list if you encounter issues.