Converting Ex Nihilo Materials into Tinkers' Construct Tool Parts

Understanding Material Compatibility

The addon bridges Ex Nihilo's material generation with Tinkers' Construct's tool system. Materials you process through Ex Nihilo's sieves, crucibles, and barrels can be converted into tool parts that Tinkers' Construct recognizes.

Processing Materials into Parts

1. Gather raw materials through Ex Nihilo sieving (gravel, sand, dust)

2. Process these materials in crucibles to create molten forms

3. Pour molten materials into casts to create tool parts

4. Collect the solidified parts and use them in the Tool Station

The addon automatically registers Ex Nihilo's metals and alloys as valid Tinkers' Construct materials, so any material you can melt in a crucible becomes usable for tool crafting.

Optimizing Your Workflow

Set up multiple crucibles and casting setups near your sieving area to streamline material processing. This reduces travel time and lets you batch-produce tool parts while continuing to sieve for more base materials. Focus on high-yield materials first to get your initial tools online quickly.