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Create Sifting

A sifter block for the amazing Create mod

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Updated
July 12, 2026Jul 12
Published
in 2022

At a glance

Runs on NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.19.2–1.20.1, 1.21.1 …
Needed in the game and on the server
Latest version — 1.21.1-2.3.0 from July 12, 2026
Requires Mechanicals Lib
License LGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.18.2, 1.19.2–1.20.1, 1.21.1

Create Sifting

A simple sifter for the amazing Create mod. This mod it's meant to be used in modpacks.

Heavily inspired on ex nihilo sieve.

Dedicated wiki

1.21.1-2.x Version Requires Mechanicals Lib

Version support & documentation

Meshes

Works with the sifter or in hand (like create sandpaper)

  • String, Andesite, Brass, Sturdy
  • Advanced meshes only work with the brass sifter.
  • Configurable mesh durability.

    • By default, only applies to hand sifting.
    • Enchantable with Unbreaking
  • Added zinc mesh for modpacks.

Sifter

Automated sifting. Based on the Millstone block works more or less in the same way. You can toss items on top or feed it with any item automated way (hoppers, funnels, chute...)

  • Right Click with a mesh to add it.
  • Right Click with empty hand to clear inventories.

    1. Output
    2. Input
    3. Shift + right click: Mesh

Brass Sifter

  • High redstone disables processing
  • Output filter.
  • 8x processing per cycle, configurable.
  • Bigger output capaticy, configurable.

Recipes

Waterlogged feature (optional)

  • "waterlogged":"true"
  • Sifters can be waterlogged to get different output.
  • In hand meshes act as waterlogged when the player is in a LiquidBlock

Advanced sifter per recipe (optional)

  • "advancedSifter":"true"
  • Recipes can require brass sifter for normal meshes too.

Compact recipes.

  • Recipes with same mesh and input block gets merged allowing easier compat.
  • Current mods:

    • EnderIO
    • Ars nouveau
    • AE2

Recipes examples

KubeJS

  • Remove al Sifting recipes.
ServerEvents.recipes(event => {
  event.remove({ type: 'createsifter:sifting' })
})
  • Chanced output (binding)
Output.of('minecraft:clay', 0.5)
  • Add recipes
ServerEvents.recipes(event => {
  /** 
    createsifter.sifting(Output[] result, Ingredient ingredient, ItemStack mesh)
    .processingTime(int time) // optional, default: 500
    .waterlogged(true) //optional, default: false
    .advancedSifter(true) //optional, default: false
  **/
  event.recipes.createsifter.sifting([Output.of('minecraft:clay',0.5),Output.of('minecraft:redstone')],'minecraft:sand',"createsifter:andesite_mesh")
})
  • Custom meshes

    • Texture location (for this examples): kubejs/assets/kubejs/textures/item/diamond_mesh.png
StartupEvents.registry('item', event => {
    
    //Basic mesh
    event.create('diamond_mesh','createsifter:mesh')
      .displayName('Diamond Mesh')
      .parentModel("createsifter:block/meshes/mesh")
      .texture("mesh","kubejs:item/diamond_mesh")
      .maxDamage(77) //Mesh durability
    
    //Advanced mesh
    event.create('advanced_diamond_mesh','createsifter:advanced_mesh')
      .displayName('Advanced Diamond Mesh')
      .parentModel("createsifter:block/meshes/mesh")
      .texture("mesh","kubejs:item/diamond_mesh")
      .texture("frame","micraft:block/diamond_block")
      .maxDamage(200) //Mesh durability
    
})

Thanks to the Creators of Create.

FAQ

How to install Create Sifting?

Install NeoForge for your Minecraft version, download Create Sifting for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Create Sifting support?

Create Sifting has builds for Minecraft 1.18.2, 1.19.2–1.20.1, 1.21.1.

Is Create Sifting needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
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