Brush

The Brush is the vanilla Minecraft brush item, but it is used extensively in the Archaeology Add-On. It serves as one of the core excavation tools, enabling players to uncover bones and pottery artifacts through the Brushing mechanic. While the Chisel is a custom tool that chips away at blocks horizontally, the Brush is specialized for vertical, delicate excavation where fragile finds are preserved.

Obtaining

Crafting

The brush can be crafted with a Feather, Copper Ingot and a Stick. Functions identically to the vanilla brush in crafting, but has expanded use in this add-on.

Ingredients	Crafting Recipe
Feather, Copper Ingot, Stick

Usage

Brushing is the primary function of the Brush in the Archaeology Add-On:

• Only works vertically (from above the block).
• Works on the following blocks:
  • Grass Block
  • Dirt
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Red Sand

Possible Finds

• Pottery
• Piles of Bones

The Brush is frequently used alongside the Chisel for a complete excavation workflow.