How To Make Concrete in Minecraft

Crafting Concrete in Minecraft

Concrete is one of the most vibrant and durable building materials in Minecraft server hosting, offering a wide range of colors that stand out compared to alternatives like Wool or Terracotta. However, obtaining it requires a few steps, making it a bit more involved than some other blocks. Here’s a breakdown of how to craft both Concrete Powder and solid Concrete in Survival Mode.

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Creating Concrete Powder

No matter if you're playing on Java or Bedrock Edition, the recipe for Concrete Powder remains unchanged. To craft it, gather 4 Sand, 4 Gravel, and a Dye of any color of your choice. Combine these ingredients at a Crafting Table in any arrangement, and you’ll receive 8 Concrete Powder blocks tinted with the dye you used.

Turning Concrete Powder into Solid Concrete

Once you have Concrete Powder, you’ll need water to turn it into solid Concrete. This block reacts to water sources, meaning if you place it directly in water or allow it to fall into a body of water (since it has gravity, just like Sand and Gravel), it will instantly transform into Concrete. However, be aware that rain, Water Bottles, or filled Cauldrons will not trigger the transformation.

Once hardened, the block visually changes, signaling that you need a Pickaxe to mine and collect it. Concrete is a fantastic choice for construction, especially for designs requiring bright, solid colors.

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Speeding Up Concrete Production

If you need to convert large quantities of Concrete Powder quickly, there’s an efficient trick. Construct a floating dirt platform above a lake, river, or ocean, and cover it with a layer of Concrete Powder (keeping it only one block thick). Directly beneath this platform, create a secondary layer one block lower. Once everything is set up, remove the dirt blocks, allowing the Concrete Powder to drop into the water and harden instantly.

While this technique speeds up the conversion process, collecting the hardened blocks will still take time, depending on how large your setup is.

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