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How to Craft Paper in Minecraft

Paper is crafted from sugar cane and used to make maps, books, banner patterns and firework rockets.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Sugar CaneSugar Can...
Sugar CaneSugar Can...
Sugar CaneSugar Can...
PaperPaperPaperx3

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Sugar Cane3Harvest sugar cane near water

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Sugar Cane in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3.
  4. Collect your Paper (x3) from the output slot.

Uses for Paper

  • Crafting maps, books, banners and firework rockets

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Paper?
You need 3 Sugar Cane. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Paper does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 3 Paper per craft.
What is Paper used for?
Crafting maps, books, banners and firework rockets.
What version of Minecraft added Paper?
Paper was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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