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How to Craft Glass in Minecraft

Glass is a transparent block made by smelting sand. It drops nothing when broken unless using Silk Touch.

Crafting Recipe

Furnace
SandSand
Fuel
GlassGlassGlass

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Sand1Dig sand from beaches and deserts

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Furnace interface.
  2. Place Sand in the top input slot.
  3. Add fuel (coal, charcoal, wood, etc.) to the bottom fuel slot.
  4. Wait for the smelting progress bar to complete. Collect your Glass from the output slot.

Uses for Glass

  • Windows
  • Decorative building
  • Crafting glass panes and bottles

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Glass on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Glass?
You need 1 Sand. Use a Furnace to craft it.
How many Glass does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Glass per craft.
What is Glass used for?
Windows. Decorative building. Crafting glass panes and bottles.
What version of Minecraft added Glass?
Glass was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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