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How to Craft Shears in Minecraft

Shears are used to collect wool from sheep without killing them, harvest leaves, vines, tall grass and ferns. They have 238 durability.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
ShearsShearsShears

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Iron Ingot2Smelt iron ore

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 Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 2; row 2, column 1.
  4. Collect your Shears from the output slot.

Uses for Shears

  • Shearing sheep for wool
  • Harvesting leaves and vines
  • Collecting cobwebs
  • Breaking tripwire without activating it

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Shears?
You need 2 Iron Ingot. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Shears does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Shears per craft.
What is Shears used for?
Shearing sheep for wool. Harvesting leaves and vines. Collecting cobwebs. Breaking tripwire without activating it.
What version of Minecraft added Shears?
Shears was added in Minecraft Beta 1.7.

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