If you’ve ever tried to smelt stone slabs or stairs and been disappointed by Minecraft’s default limitations, Better Stoneworking Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) is the fix you’ve been waiting for. This simple yet highly practical mod extends the smelting logic to include slab and stair variants of key building materials like cobblestone, stone, sandstone, and deepslate. Whether you’re a builder looking for symmetry or a survival player maximizing resources, this mod brings logic and flexibility to stone processing in Minecraft.
Features:
- Expanded Smelting Support
Smelt slabs and stair variants of supported blocks into their smelted equivalents just like you would with full blocks. - Works With Multiple Block Types
Includes support for:- Cobblestone → Stone
- Stone → Smooth Stone
- Sandstone → Smooth Sandstone
- Deepslate → Polished Deepslate (if applicable in config or datapack)
- Consistent Behavior Across Variants
No more having to recraft slabs or stairs into full blocks just to smelt them streamlines workflows for builders and survival mode crafters. - Supports All Major Loaders
Compatible with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt, making it easy to integrate into any modpack or server setup. - Lightweight and Non-Intrusive
Doesn’t add new items or change textures just improves logic for existing vanilla mechanics.
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Requires:
Minecraft Forge or Fabric API or Quilt Loader or NeoForge Installer
How to install:
How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge
How To Download & Install Fabric Mods
How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader
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Why Use Better Stoneworking Mod?
Minecraft’s default smelting logic is inconsistent when it comes to slab and stair variants. For builders, this can be frustrating especially when working with large amounts of decorative stone blocks. Better Stoneworking makes the system logical and complete, saving time and avoiding waste. It’s a small tweak that has a big impact on quality of life, especially for construction-focused players or those who value material efficiency.
FAQs
What blocks are supported for slab and stair smelting?
Currently supported: cobblestone, stone, sandstone, and deepslate variants.
Does it work in blast furnaces?
That depends on your recipe configuration, but by default, smelting occurs in regular furnaces.
Will this mod interfere with other stone-based mods?
No, it’s lightweight and only modifies smelting recipes—it does not add or override blocks.
Can I use this on a server?
Yes, it works in both single-player and multiplayer as long as the mod is installed server-side.
Is datapack or config customization available?
Recipe customization may be possible via datapacks or config depending on the version and loader used.
Download links
- Forge/ Neoforge / Fabric / Quilt Version:download Download file
- Forge/ Neoforge / Fabric / Quilt Version:download Download file
- Forge/ Neoforge / Fabric / Quilt Version:download Download file
