How to make a Lapis Lazuli Block in Minecraft

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

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

lapis lazuli block

Let's explore how to make a lapis lazuli block.

Supported Platforms

A lapis lazuli block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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 Lapis Lazuli Block in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Lapis Lazuli Block

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

How to craft a Lapis Lazuli 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 a Lapis Lazuli Block

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

When making a lapis lazuli block, it is important that the lapis lazuli are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 lapis lazuli in the first row, 3 lapis lazuli in the second row, and 3 lapis lazuli in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a lapis lazuli block.

Crafting recipe for lapis lazuli block

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

lapis lazuli block

3. Move the Lapis Lazuli Block to Inventory

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

Completed lapis lazuli block

Congratulations, you have made a lapis lazuli block in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Lapis Lazuli Block

Things to Make with Lapis Lazuli Blocks

You can use lapis lazuli blocks to make items in Minecraft such as: