How to make a Blackstone Slab in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a blackstone slab with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a blackstone slab is a new type of slab that was introduced in the Nether Update. When you make a blackstone slab, the crafting process will create 6 blackstone slabs at a time.

blackstone slab

Let's explore how to make a blackstone slab.

Supported Platforms

A blackstone slab 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 Blackstone Slab in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 - 1.20	Building Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a blackstone slab in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Construction

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 a Blackstone Slab

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a blackstone slab:

3 Blackstone

How to craft a Blackstone Slab 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:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make Blackstone Slab

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a blackstone slab, place 3 blackstone in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a blackstone slab, it is important that the blackstone are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the second row, there should be 3 blackstone. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a blackstone slab.

Crafting recipe for blackstone slab

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 6 blackstone slabs will appear in the box to the right.

blackstone slab

3. Move the Blackstone Slab to Inventory

Once you have crafted a blackstone slab, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed blackstone slab