This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft glowstone with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, blocks of glowstone are one of the many building blocks that you can make.
Let's explore how to make a block of glowstone.
Supported Platforms
Glowstone 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 in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Natural Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Decorations |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Building Blocks |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Building Blocks |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Building Blocks |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Building Blocks |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Building Blocks |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Building Blocks |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find glowstone in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Decorations |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
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 Glowstone
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft glowstone:
How to craft Glowstone 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 Glowstone
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a block of glowstone, place 4 glowstone dust in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a block of glowstone, it is important that the glowstone dust is placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 glowstone dust in the first box and 1 glowstone dust in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 glowstone dust in the first box and 1 glowstone dust in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for glowstone.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the block of glowstone will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Glowstone to Inventory
Once you have crafted glowstone, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a block of glowstone in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 64 | Java | 1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PE | 1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a block of glowstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowstone (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Education | 1.0 - 1.18.32 |
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
- 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 1.20.3, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Glowstone is:
/give @p glowstone 1 0
Things to Make with Glowstone
You can use glowstone to make items in Minecraft such as:
