How to make a Crimson Sign in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a crimson sign with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, the crimson sign is a new type of sign that was introduced in the Nether Update. What makes the crimson sign so unique (compared to Overworld signs such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak) is that crimson signs can not be destroyed by fire.
When you make crimson signs, the crafting process will create 3 crimson signs at a time.
Let's explore how to make a crimson sign.
Supported Platforms
A crimson sign is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.16) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.16.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.16.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.16.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.16.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.16.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.17.30) |
* 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 Crimson Sign in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.16 - 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One | 1.16.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 | 1.16.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 1.16.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.16.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a crimson sign in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.17.30 | Items |
Required Materials to make a Crimson Sign
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a crimson sign:
How to craft a Crimson Sign 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 Crimson Sign
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a crimson sign, place 6 crimson planks and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a crimson sign, it is important that the crimson planks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 crimson planks. In the second row, there should be 3 crimson planks. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a crimson sign.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 3 crimson signs will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Crimson Sign to Inventory
Once you have crafted crimson signs, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a crimson sign in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
16 | Java |
1.16 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | PE |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | Xbox One |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | PS4 |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | Switch |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | Windows |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a crimson sign has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Sign (minecraft: |
0 | 16 | Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Crimson Sign
Things to Do with Crimson Signs
Here are some activities that you can do with crimson signs in Minecraft:
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