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# ✦ ── Crafting & Recipes
ArtMap uses a handful of custom items to let you create artwork in-game.
All ArtMap recipes can also be viewed through the `/artmap` menu by left-clicking the item you want to craft.
ArtMap items must be crafted normally. The menu is there to show you the recipes and explain what each item does.
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### Easel
The Easel is where you create and edit your artwork.
Place it down, then add a Canvas to begin a new painting. Once a canvas has been placed on the easel, you can sit at it and start painting.
To craft an easel you will need:
* 1x Stick
* 2x String
* 2x Leather
* 1x Item Frame
* 1x Armor Stand
{% hint style="warning" %}
Be careful when breaking an easel containing unsaved artwork. Make sure your painting has been saved first.
{% endhint %}
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### Canvas
The Canvas is the blank surface used to create a new artwork.
Place a Canvas onto an Easel to begin painting. Each canvas becomes the map used for that piece of artwork.
To craft a canvas you will need:
* 4x Leather
* 4x Emeralds
* 1x Empty Map
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#### Paint Brush
The Paint Brush is used to **save your artwork** once you're finished painting.
It appears as a Redstone Torch in-game.
You do not use the Paint Brush to apply colour to the canvas. Painting is done using dyes held in your hand.
To craft a paint brush you will need:
* 1x Rabbit Hide
* 1x Stick
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#### Dyes
Dyes are what you actually use to paint your canvas.
Hold the dye colour you want to use while seated at the easel, then use it to paint onto the canvas.
Different dyes give access to different colours, which we'll cover in more detail on the **Colours & Paint** page.
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### Viewing Recipes In-Game
If you ever forget a recipe, use:
`/artmap`
Then left-click the item in the ArtMap menu to view its recipe.
You do not need to memorise any of these recipes, the menu will always be available as a quick reference.
