Smelting

How to Make Glass in Minecraft

Smelt Sand (or Red Sand) in a furnace to make Glass. Each block of sand becomes one Glass block.

You'll need

  • 1× Sand or Red Sand
  • Fuel

Station / tools

  • Furnace

Yields: 1 Glass per Sand smelted

Step by step

  1. 1

    Collect Sand

    Dig up Sand or Red Sand from beaches, deserts, and riverbeds. A shovel is fastest.

  2. 2

    Smelt it

    Put the Sand in a furnace with fuel. Each piece smelts into one Glass block.

Tips

  • Both Sand and Red Sand smelt into the same clear Glass.
  • Craft Glass Panes (6 Glass → 16 panes) for thinner windows, or dye Glass into 16 stained colors.
  • Mining placed Glass without Silk Touch destroys it — use a Silk Touch tool to keep the block.

FAQ

How do I get my Glass block back after placing it?

Mine it with a Silk Touch tool. Without Silk Touch, broken Glass drops nothing.

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