ModsJava
Fancy Dyes
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.18–1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.
This mod adds special new dyes, that can be used on any armor to change how they look.


Usage
Crafting Dyes
If you're not using some sort of recipe mod, you start off by crafting some dye bottles.

When you craft some, you should get all the dye recipes in your recipe book.
Adding Dyes
Dyes are added to armor using a smithing table.

Adding Dyes to Armor Trims
To dye the trim, you'll need to put your dye into a Crafting Table to turn it into a small dye.

Then you can apply the dye in the same way you would apply a normal one!

Removing Dyes
To remove a dye, simply put an empty bottle into a Smithing Table with the armor to reclaim your dye!

Small dye bottles can used to reclaim dyed armor trims. Small dye bottles are crafted in the same way you craft small dyes.
Compatibility
Shaders
As of 2.1.0, dyes work with shaders other than when you're holding the item in your hand!
Modded Armor
It should be compatible with most modded armor that doesn't do anything too crazy. If you find a mod that doesn't work, please let me know!
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as fancydyes-2.2.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 723 KB
- Download link checked 25 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.