Minecraft’s Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I brought forth a captivating addition to the world of crafting – tinted glass. This new variety of glass doesn’t just serve aesthetic purposes; it also reduces the amount of light that passes through it. Unlike traditional glass, the beauty of tinted glass lies in the fact that you can break and collect it without the need for Silk Touch. This tutorial will walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting tinted glass, complete with screenshots and detailed instructions.
Required Materials:
Before you embark on creating your tinted glass masterpiece, ensure you have the following materials in your inventory:
- 4 Amethyst Shards
- 1 Glass
Crafting in Survival Mode:
Access the Crafting Menu:
Open your crafting table to reveal the familiar 3×3 crafting grid.
Navigate to the Crafting Grid:
Identify the 3×3 crafting grid where the magic happens.
![Open the Crafting Menu](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Open-the-Crafting-Menu.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Arranging the Materials:
Place 4 amethyst shards and 1 glass in the crafting grid as follows:
Crafting Pattern:
- First row: 1 Amethyst Shard (second box)
- Second row: 1 Amethyst Shard (first box), 1 Glass (second box), 1 Amethyst Shard (third box)
- Third row: 1 Amethyst Shard (second box)
Replicate this pattern exactly as shown in the accompanying images. This is the precise crafting recipe for tinted glass. Once you’ve accurately filled the crafting area with the specified pattern, 2 blocks of tinted glass will appear on the right side of the crafting interface.
![Items to make Tinted Glass](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Items-to-make-Tinted-Glass.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Moving Tinted Glass to Inventory:
Drag the newly crafted tinted glass blocks from the crafting grid to your inventory, ready to be incorporated into your architectural ventures.
![Move the Tinted Glass to Inventory](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Move-the-Tinted-Glass-to-Inventory.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Command for Obtaining Tinted Glass:
For those who prefer a swifter method, the /give command allows instant acquisition of tinted glass. Use the following commands based on your Minecraft edition:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p tinted_glass 1
- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, Education Edition:
/give @p tinted_glass 1 0
Supported Platforms:
Tinted glass is available on a variety of platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox, PlayStation, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.