How to make a Bone Block in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, bone blocks are one of the many building blocks that you can make.

bone block

Let's explore how to make a bone block.

Supported Platforms

A bone block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.10)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.1.3)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU43)
Xbox One	Yes (CU33)
PS3	Yes (1.36)
PS4	Yes (1.36)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 13)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.1.3)
Education Edition	Yes (1.0.18)

* 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 Bone Block in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.10 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.1.3	Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.19.83	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU43 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU33 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.19.83	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.36 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.36 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 13 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.19.83	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.1.3	Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.19.83	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a bone block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.0.18	Building Blocks
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 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 Bone Block

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a bone block:

9 Bone Meal

How to craft a Bone Block 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 Bone Block

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a bone block, place 9 bone meal in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making bone block, it is important that the bone meal is placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 bone meal in the first row, 3 bone meal in the second row and 3 bone meal in the third row. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a bone block.

Crafting recipe for bone block

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the bone block will appear in the box to the right.

bone block

3. Move the Bone Block to Inventory

Once you have crafted a bone block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed bone block