How to make a Honeycomb Block in Minecraft

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

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

honeycomb block

Let's explore how to make a honeycomb block.

Supported Platforms

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

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.15)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.14.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.14.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.14.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.14.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.14.31)

* 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 Honeycomb Block in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.15 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.14.31 - 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 Honeycomb Block

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

4 Honeycombs

How to craft a Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb Block

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a honeycomb block, place 4 honeycombs in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a honeycomb block, it is important that the honeycombs are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 honeycomb in the first box and 1 honeycomb in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 honeycomb in the first box and 1 honeycomb in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a honeycomb block.

Crafting recipe for honeycomb block

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

honeycomb block

3. Move the Honeycomb Block to Inventory

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

Completed honeycomb block