How to make Black Dye in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft black dye with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, black dye is a new dye item that has been added to the game. Now instead of using the ink sac to dye items black in the game, you will need to use black dye to change the color of items to black (starting in the Village & Pillage Update).
Let's explore how to make black dye.
SubscribeSupported Platforms
Black dye is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.14) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.8.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.8.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.83) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.8.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.8.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.9.0) |
* 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 Black Dye in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.14 - 1.19 |  Miscellaneous |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Ingredients |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.8.0 - 1.20.0 |  Nature |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One | 1.8.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 | 1.83 - 1.91 |  Materials |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 1.8.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.8.0 - 1.20.0 | Nature |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find black dye in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.9.0 - 1.17.30 | Nature |
Required Materials to make Black Dye
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft black dye:
How to craft Black Dye 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 Black Dye
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make black dye, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.
There are 2 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for black dye:
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the pattern, the black dye will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Black Dye to Inventory
Once you have crafted black dye, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made black dye in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.14 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | PE |
1.8.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.8.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | PS4 |
1.14.0 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | Switch |
1.8.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | Windows |
1.8.0 - 1.14.0 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
16 | 64 | Education |
1.9.0 - 1.14.31 |
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Black Dye
Things to Make with Black Dye
You can use black dye to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Black Dye
Here are some activities that you can do with black dye in Minecraft:
Advertisements