How to make a Block of Redstone in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a block of redstone with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, blocks of redstone are one of the many building blocks that you can make.
Let's explore how to make a block of redstone.
Supported Platforms
A block of redstone is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.5) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.11.0) |
Xbox 360 | Yes (TU19) |
Xbox One | Yes (CU7) |
PS3 | Yes (1.12) |
PS4 | Yes (1.12) |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Block of Redstone in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make a Block of Redstone
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a block of redstone:
How to craft a Block of Redstone in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Block of Redstone
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a block of redstone, place 9 redstones (also called redstone dust) in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a block of redstone, it is important that the redstone are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 redstones in the first row, 3 redstones in the second row, and 3 redstones in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a block of redstone.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the block of redstone will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Block of Redstone to Inventory
Once you have crafted a block of redstone, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a block of redstone in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a block of redstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Block of Redstone (minecraft:redstone_block) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0 - 1.19.52 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Block of Redstone
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.6, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32 and 1.19.52, the /give command for Block of Redstone is:
/give @p redstone_block 1 0
Things to Make with Blocks of Redstone
You can use blocks of redstone to make items in Minecraft such as: