Skip to main content

How to Craft Sandstone in Minecraft

Sandstone is crafted from four sand blocks. It generates naturally under sand in deserts and beaches.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
SandSand
SandSand
SandSand
SandSand
SandstoneSandstoneSandstone

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Sand4Dig from beaches and deserts

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 Sand in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 2.
  4. Collect your Sandstone from the output slot.

Uses for Sandstone

  • Building material for desert-themed structures

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Sandstone?
You need 4 Sand. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Sandstone does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Sandstone per craft.
What is Sandstone used for?
Building material for desert-themed structures.
What version of Minecraft added Sandstone?
Sandstone was added in Minecraft Alpha.

Related Recipes

Oak Planks
Crafting Table
Spruce Planks
Crafting Table
Birch Planks
Crafting Table
Jungle Planks
Crafting Table
Acacia Planks
Crafting Table
Dark Oak Planks
Crafting Table