how do i make "patches" for my esp?

[madcow12]

I want to make a specific esp patch that adds additional recipes for custom armors for my mod (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/54277/?)

Do i just go into CK, adjust a few things, save it as a new esp and have users load it after the main file?

[JobVanDam]

I suggest using TES5edit.

 

When making patches with the CK if the master file isn't an .esm file the CK will remove it and all it's references.

[IsharaMeradin]

When making patches with the CK if the master file isn't an .esm file the CK will remove it and all it's references.

This is misinformation. The CK will retain the references if it is a "master file" but it does not need to be an ESM. Instructions to have the CK treat your main plugin as if it were a ESM (master file): http://www.creationkit.com/Tutorial:_Using_third-party_mod_records

 

Use whatever tool you are comfortable with. I like using the CK GUI and doing touch up work in TES5Edit if needed.

[madcow12]

Wyre bash was vey helpful. Thank you!