Blank Smithing Template
by Jerrycyx
Blank Smithing Template adds Blank Smithing Template structures that let players duplicate smithing templates, and the NeoForge mod is Client and server, open source under the MIT License.
What it does
Blank Smithing Template adds structures where a blank smithing template can be found, so a player can obtain the template item without repeatedly mining for diamonds. Jerrycyx built the project to encourage exploration over repetitive mining and to give a richer gameplay experience. The mod runs on NeoForge for 1.21.11 only, in the client and server environment, so the server and every player need it.
The project was created as a learning exercise during the author's journey into Minecraft modding, and it serves as a practice ground for more complex mods planned later. Updates to newer Minecraft versions have been delayed and limited so far. Its files are published for 1.21.11 only, with version 0.1.0-alpha as the latest file, released on 2026-02-07 on the alpha channel.
The mod is open source under the MIT License and has public links for its source code and issue tracker. Development is expected to conclude once the mod reaches a stable, feature-complete state, typically marked by a full release.
Key features
Blank template structures
Structures that contain blank smithing templates, which players can gather to duplicate templates.
Less repetitive mining
Templates can be obtained by exploring structures, so diamond mining is not required to get them.
Learning project
The mod is a learning project by its author and a base for later, more complex mods.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploration-focused survival
Players who prefer finding loot in structures over long mining sessions can collect blank templates while exploring.
Who it’s for: Players who want to duplicate smithing templates without repetitive diamond mining, and server owners who run the NeoForge 1.21.11 build for all players.
How it compares
Suluzuko's Smithing Templates and Tool Trims Concept are both NeoForge mods for 1.21.1 and are not open source, each under All rights reserved. Galvanized is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.5 under All rights reserved. Ant (No Ants Included) is server-side only, so players can join without installing it, and it is for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved. Blank Smithing Template is client and server and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.11 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blank Smithing Template | NeoForge | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-07 |
| Suluzuko's Smithing Templates | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-15 |
| Tool Trims Concept | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-01 |
| Galvanized | NeoForge | 1.21.4 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-03-28 |
| Ant (No Ants Included) | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-08-29 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Blank Smithing Template is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,201 Decoration mods for NeoForge. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Adds a new "Blank Smithing Template" that can be found in structures, allowing duplication of smithing templates without diamonds, encouraging exploration over repetitive mining for a better gameplay experience. This mod is a learning project created as part of my journey into Minecraft modding. It serves as a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/blank-smithing-template
- Owner
- Jerrycyx
- Published
- 2026-02-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15