Minecraft, the popular sandbox game, offers players a myriad of crafting possibilities to unleash their creativity. One such versatile building block is terracotta, also known as hardened clay.
Terracotta is a versatile and colorful building material in the game, known for its vibrant appearance and wide range of decorative possibilities. Players can craft terracotta blocks by smelting hardened clay in a furnace. Hardened clay, in turn, is obtained by baking clay blocks in a furnace or by finding it in the world.
Terracotta comes in various colors, allowing players to choose from a palette of hues for their constructions. Each color of terracotta is crafted by combining a specific dye with plain terracotta in a crafting grid. This diversity makes terracotta a popular choice for adding intricate patterns, designs, and detailing to structures.
In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to craft terracotta using a furnace, providing you with step-by-step instructions and screenshots.
Required Materials to make Terracotta
The only material you need to craft terracotta is a single Clay Block.
How to Craft Terracotta in Survival Mode
Open the Furnace Menu:
Begin by opening the furnace. The Furnace menu will appear, providing you with the interface needed for crafting.
Add Fuel to the Furnace:
To power the furnace, you must add fuel to the bottom fuel box. In this guide, we’ll use coal as our fuel source.
Add Items to Make Terracotta:
Place the Clay Block in the top box of the furnace. You’ll observe the flames cooking the clay block. Once the process is complete, the terracotta will appear in the box to the right.
Move the Terracotta to Inventory:
With the terracotta successfully crafted, move it to your inventory.
Congratulations, you’ve now crafted terracotta in Minecraft!
Command for Terracotta
In case you prefer using commands for instant access to terracotta, here are the commands for different editions:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13 and newer:
/give @p terracotta 1- Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 to 1.12:
/give @p hardened_clay 1 0- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, Education Edition:
/give @p hardened_clay 1 0Supported Platforms
Terracotta, or hardened clay, is available across various Minecraft platforms, including:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox 360, Xbox One
- PS3, PS4
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, mastering the art of crafting terracotta adds a vibrant and customizable element to your Minecraft builds. So, venture into the world of crafting and construction, and let your imagination run wild with the possibilities that terracotta brings to your Minecraft experience.
