Ceramics Wiki & Guide

Contents (7)

Overview
Guides
Processes
Items
Blocks
Frequently asked questions

Overview

Ceramics is designed to bridge the gap in early-game progression by making clay a primary resource for essential gear. Originally inspired by the clay bucket from Iguana Tinker Tweaks, the mod has evolved into a full-featured expansion that includes tools, armor, fluid storage, and a wide variety of aesthetic blocks. It is particularly useful in survival scenarios where iron or leather is scarce, allowing players to craft functional equipment using easily accessible river clay.

Beyond the early game, Ceramics introduces Porcelain, a high-tier ceramic material that is heat-resistant and highly decorative. This material forms the basis for advanced fluid transport systems and vibrant, pastel-colored building blocks that complement vanilla terracotta and concrete.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Building a Kiln and Firing Clay and PorcelainBuilding With Porcelain and Colored BricksCeramics BlocksFluid Management Cisterns (Barrels): Vertical fluid storage blocks . They come in 16 colors for both Clay and…Ceramics ItemsTools and Utility Clay Bucket (Unfired & Fired): A cheaper alternative to the iron bucket. While it can carry water…Ceramics MechanicsFiring Process Almost every functional item and block in Ceramics begins as an Unfired version. Unfired items (like…Ceramics RecipesEssential Crafting Patterns Result Ingredients Pattern Unfired Clay Bucket 3 Clay Balls 'V' shape (like an iron…Crafting and Placing Cisterns, Channels, and FaucetsDecorating with Ceramics Bricks, Slabs, Stairs, and WallsFiring Clay Into Porcelain and TerracottaHow to Build a Cistern and Channel Fluid SystemPlace the Cistern Craft a Clay Cistern , then fire it in a Kiln . Fired Cisterns come in Terracotta and Porcelain…How to Craft Porcelain Bricks and Decorative BlocksMake Porcelain Bricks Craft Porcelain Brick from Porcelain material. Porcelain Brick is the base block for the…How to Fire Items in the KilnWhat the Kiln Does The Kiln is the processing block for this mod. It handles ceramics:kiln recipes, turning unfired…How to Make a Clay Bucket and Carry FluidsFire the Clay Bucket Craft a Clay Bucket, then fire it in a Kiln to get a Bucket . The Kiln is the core processing…How to Make and Wear Terracotta Plate ArmorCraft the Set Terracotta Plate armor comes in four pieces: Terracotta Plate Helmet , Terracotta Plate Chestplate ,…How to Use a Gauge and Faucet to Control Fluid FlowPlace the Gauge Craft a Gauge and place it on your fluid system. The Gauge reads the fluid level in a Cistern or…Setting Up a Cistern, Channel, and Faucet Network

Recipes

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

Crafting · 123 minecraft:stonecutting · 32 ceramics:kiln · 20 minecraft:smelting · 20

Items

Cracked Bucket (Solid Clay)

Cracked Bucket (Fluid Clay)

Cracked Empty Clay Bucket

Milk Bucket (Cracked Clay)

Milk Bucket (Clay)

Porcelain Brick

Terracotta Plate

Terracotta Plate Boots

Terracotta Plate Chestplate

Terracotta Plate Helmet

Terracotta Plate Leggings

Blocks

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a Clay Cistern?

Craft an Unfired Cistern, then fire it in a Kiln to obtain a Clay Cistern. Cisterns are fluid storage blocks.

How do I make a Clay Faucet?

Craft an Unfired Faucet and fire it in a Kiln to get a Clay Faucet. Faucets are used to move fluids between blocks.

How do I make a Clay Channel?

Craft an Unfired Channel and fire it in a Kiln to produce a Clay Channel. Channels route fluid flow.

What is the Kiln used for?

The Kiln is the block used for the ceramics:kiln recipe type, which fires Unfired Cisterns, Unfired Faucets, and Unfired Channels into their finished forms.

How do I get Porcelain?

Porcelain comes in colored variants such as Black Porcelain, Blue Porcelain, and Rainbow Porcelain. These are produced via the Kiln and related recipes.

How do I make Porcelain Bricks?

Porcelain Bricks are crafted from Porcelain Brick items, and matching Porcelain Brick Slabs, Stairs, and Walls can be made via crafting or stonecutting.

What can I do with the Gauge?

The Gauge is a block in the Ceramics registry. It is used alongside cisterns and faucets in fluid-handling setups.

How do I make Terracotta Plate armor?

Craft Terracotta Plate Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots from Terracotta Plate items. Each piece is a separate craftable armor slot.

What are the brick variants available?

Brick sets include Dark Bricks, Dragon Bricks, Golden Bricks, Lava Bricks, Marine Bricks, Monochrome Bricks, Porcelain Bricks, and Rainbow Bricks, each with matching Slab, Stairs, and Wall forms.

How do I make a colored Porcelain Cistern?

Each color has a Porcelain Cistern and a Terracotta Cistern variant, such as Black Porcelain Cistern or Red Terracotta Cistern. They are produced through the Kiln and crafting recipes.

What is the Clay Bucket used for?

The Clay Bucket is a bucket variant in the mod, and it can become a Cracked Empty Clay Bucket. A Cracked Bucket is also present as a separate item.

How do I make a Porcelain Faucet or Channel?

Porcelain Faucet and Porcelain Channel are the porcelain-tier versions of the Clay Faucet and Clay Channel. They are obtained through the mod's crafting and Kiln recipes.