ReFramed is an unofficial Fabric port of the FramedBlocks concept, built on the Template 2 codebase. And it introduces framed blocks that you can retexture with any block texture in the game. The mod runs on both client and server and supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.21, and 1.21.1 on the Fabric loader.
Core framing mechanics
Frames cull faces against neighboring blocks and against other frames, so multitextured builds don't render hidden faces. Texture randomisation from the source block is preserved. Blocks that have directional rotation, such as logs, can be applied to a frame and rotated in place. Some frame variants accept two different textures on the same block.
Modifiers and tools
Three modifier items change frame behavior. Popped chorus fruit removes collision from the frame, though the author notes a visual artifact where the player can see through unrendered chunks. Redstone torch makes the frame emit a redstone signal. Glowstone dust makes the frame emit light.
Editing tools ship with the mod. The hammer strips a theme from a frame. So this screwdriver rotates pillar-style themes. That blueprint copies a theme or set of themes and applies them to other frames. Recipes work in both the crafting table and the stonecutter.
Shapes and progression
The current release includes a set of exclusive frame shapes not found in the original FramedBlocks. Slopes aren't yet implemented but are planned. A single advancement unlocks when you collect every frame type.
Known compatibility limits
On 1.20.x the mod breaks at launch with Continuity versions above 3.0.0-beta.5. Axiom 4.1.0 and later may also cause issues. The author is not actively updating for newer Minecraft versions but welcomes forks under the dual MIT and LGPL-3.0 license.
Use cases and capabilities
Players use ReFramed to create detailed decorative surfaces where block textures need to match adjacent blocks without rendering artifacts. The rotation system allows logs and similar directional blocks to align naturally within frame structures. Modifier items enable functional builds: redstone-emitting frames for hidden circuitry, light-emitting frames for ambient illumination, and no-collision frames for decorative barriers that don't impede movement. The editing tools let designers copy themes across multiple frames efficiently, saving time when building large patterned surfaces. Look, since the mod supports both crafting table and stonecutter recipes, it integrates smoothly into existing workflows regardless of preferred crafting method.
Licensing and development
This work is dual-licensed under MIT and LGPL 3.0. The LGPL 3.0 license applies to all the textures in assets/reframed/textures. One MIT license applies to everything else, including all code. That SPDX identifier is MIT AND LGPL-3.0.
