Smelting

How to Make Bricks in Minecraft

Smelt Clay Balls into Brick items, then craft 4 Bricks in a 2×2 square to make a Brick block.

You'll need

  • 4× Clay Ball
  • Fuel

Station / tools

  • Furnace
  • Crafting Table

Yields: 1 Bricks block per 4 Brick items

Step by step

  1. 1

    Smelt Clay Balls into Bricks

    Dig Clay to get Clay Balls, then smelt each Clay Ball in a furnace to get a Brick item.

  2. 2

    Craft the Brick block

    Place 4 Brick items in a 2×2 square in the crafting grid to make one Bricks block.

Tips

  • Don't confuse the Brick item (smelted clay) with the Bricks block (4 Brick items) or Nether Bricks (smelted from Netherrack-area materials).
  • Bricks craft into stairs, slabs, and walls for a classic red-brick look.

FAQ

How do you get Bricks in Minecraft?

Smelt Clay Balls in a furnace to get Brick items, then craft four of them in a 2×2 square into a Bricks block.

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