Minecraft 1.20 has brought a host of exciting new features, including the ability to craft bricks using a new material called terracotta. If you're eager to learn how to make bricks in the latest Minecraft update, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you're equipped with all the information you need to start building with bricks in no time.
Before we dive into the crafting process, let's briefly discuss what terracotta is and how it's obtained. Terracotta is a new block introduced in Minecraft 1.20, crafted from clay balls, which can be found in river beds or obtained by Cannot findchunk generation. Once you have clay balls, you're ready to start crafting terracotta and eventually, bricks.
Gathering Materials
Your journey to crafting bricks begins with gathering the necessary materials. In Minecraft 1.20, you'll need two key items:
Clay Balls: These can be found deep underwater in river beds or obtained by surrounding a water source with clay, waiting for it to generate, and breaking the blocks. Each clay block drops a single clay ball when broken.
Crafting Terracotta
Now that you have clay balls, it's time to craft terracotta, the base material for bricks. This process involves a furnace, so let's first build one if you haven't already. A basic furnace can be crafted using eight cobblestone blocks.
Turning Clay Balls into Clay Blocks
First, place your clay balls in the crafting grid, with one clay ball per slot. This will yield four clay blocks, which are the next step in crafting terracotta.
Note that crafting clay balls into clay blocks does not require a workstation like the crafting table. Instead, you can perform this conversion directly in your inventory or while wearing the Curiosity enchantment on your armor.
Crafting Terracotta from Clay Blocks
Next, place four clay blocks in the top row of the crafting grid. This will result in eight terracotta blocks, which can then be used to craft bricks.
Once you have terracotta blocks, you can also dye them using various flower types. Visit this guide for more information on dyeing terracotta.
Crafting Bricks
Now that you have terracotta blocks, it's time to craft bricks. Bricks provide a unique, hardened appearance while maintaining the durability and blast resistance of stone. To craft bricks, you'll need a crafting table.
Turning Terracotta into Bricks
Place four terracotta blocks in the crafting grid, with one block in each of the four center squares. This will yield eight bricks, perfect for your building needs.
With a crafting inventory of 2x2 (40 items), you can create 10 crafting recipes at once, effectively crafting 40 bricks at the same time. This is an excellent feature to optimize your supply of bricks for large-scale building projects.
Crafting Steps and Stairs from Bricks
Minecraft 1.20 also introduces new blocks made from bricks: brick steps and brick stilts. To craft these, you'll need more bricks and a crafting table:
Brick Steps: Place two bricks in the first row and one brick in the second row of the crafting grid to create one brick step. Steps are perfect for creating sloped surfaces and ramps in your structures.
Brick Stilt: Place three bricks in the first, third, and fifth squares of the crafting grid, leaving the second and fourth squares empty. This will create one brick stilt, useful for supporting your bricks without occupying a full block in your roof or ceiling.
With your newfound knowledge of crafting bricks in Minecraft 1.20, you're ready to create stunning structures and designs using this versatile material. Happy building!