How to make Glowstone Dust in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft glowstone dust with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, glow stone dust is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let's explore how to add glowstone dust to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
Glowstone dust is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
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 Glowstone Dust 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.
How to get Glowstone Dust in Survival Mode
You can add glowstone dust to your inventory in Survival mode by mining glowstone. So, let's get started!
1. Find a Block of Glowstone
First, you need to find a block of glowstone to dig up. You can find glowstone in the Nether.
This is what a block of glowstone looks like:
Glowstone is easy to spot because it will appear as a group of glowing yellow blocks.
2. Use a Pickaxe
You can mine a block of glowstone with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool. In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe.
3. Mine the Block of Glowstone
The game control to mine the block of glowstone depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of glowstone.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of glowstone.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of glowstone.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of glowstone.
You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and glowstone dust finally appears. The glowstone dust will float on the ground.
4. Pick up the Glowstone Dust
Make sure you pick up the glowstone dust before it disappears.
Once you pick up the glowstone dust, it will appear in your hotbar.
Glowstone dust is a very useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, glowstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Glowstone Dust (minecraft:glowstone_dust) |
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 Glowstone Dust
- 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 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 Glowstone Dust is:
/give @p glowstone_dust 1 0
Things to Make with Glowstone Dust
You can use glowstone dust to make items in Minecraft such as: