How do I get a brush in Minecraft?

Craft one using a copper ingot, stick, and feather placed vertically in a crafting table. Or use the command /give @p brush 1 in Java Edition.

What do you use a brush for?

Brushes let you carefully remove layers from suspicious sand and suspicious gravel to find hidden items without destroying them. Great for exploring ancient ruins.

Can you enchant a brush?

Yes. You can add Unbreaking to make it last longer, Mending to repair it with XP, or Curse of Vanishing if you want it to disappear when you die.

What version of Minecraft has brushes?

Brushes were added in Minecraft 1.20 and are available in all newer versions. They're in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

How long does a brush last?

A brush has 64 durability points. Each use on a suspicious block removes one point. With Unbreaking 3, you can roughly triple that lifespan.

Brush Crafting Guide for Minecraft 1.20+

What is a Brush?

The brush is a tool added in Minecraft 1.20. It lets you carefully remove blocks without destroying them, perfect for finding hidden details in suspicious sand and suspicious gravel. You’ll also use it to clear away dust and cobwebs from ancient structures.

How to Craft a Brush

Materials You Need

To craft a brush, gather these three items:

1 Copper Ingot
1 Stick
1 Feather

Crafting Recipe

Open your crafting table and place the items in this exact pattern:

Top row, center slot: Feather
Middle row, center slot: Copper Ingot
Bottom row, center slot: Stick

The brush will appear in the output slot. Move it to your inventory and you’re done.

Creative Mode

In Creative Mode, find the brush in the Tools section of your inventory.

Item Information

Java Edition (1.20+)

Item Name	ID	Stack Size	Version
Brush	minecraft:brush	1	1.20+

Give Command

To get a brush instantly in Java Edition:

/give @p brush 1

Enchantments

You can enchant a brush with these effects:

Enchantment	Effect
Unbreaking	Makes the brush last longer before breaking
Mending	Repairs the brush using XP you collect
Curse of Vanishing	Brush disappears when you die

Tips for Using Brushes

Hold right-click on suspicious blocks to slowly uncover hidden items and structures. The brush degrades with each use but lasts quite a while before needing replacement. Keep spare brushes in your hotbar when exploring ancient ruins or desert temples.