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How to make Blue Dye in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft blue dye with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, blue dye is a new dye item that has been added to the game. Now instead of using lapis lazui to dye items blue in the game, you will need to use blue dye to change the color of items to blue (starting in the Village & Pillage Update). There is more than one way to craft blue dye.

blue dye

Let's explore how to make blue dye.

Supported Platforms

Blue dye is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.14)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.8.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.8.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.83)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.8.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.8.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.9.0)

* 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 Blue Dye in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.14 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.8.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.8.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.83 - 1.91	Materials
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.8.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.8.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find blue dye in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.9.0 - 1.17.30	Nature

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 Blue Dye

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft blue dye:

How to craft Blue Dye 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 Blue Dye

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make blue dye, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.

There are 2 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for blue dye:

Pattern 1

In the first row, there should be 1 cornflower in the first box.

Crafting recipe for blue dye

Pattern 2

In the first row, there should be 1 lapis lazuli in the first box.

Crafting recipe for blue dye

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

blue dye

3. Move the Blue Dye to Inventory

Once you have crafted blue dye, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed blue dye

Congratulations, you have made blue dye in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)		64	Java	1.14 - 1.20.2

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	PE	1.8.0 - 1.14.0
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	Xbox One	1.8.0 - 1.14.0
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	PS4	1.14.0
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	Switch	1.8.0 - 1.14.0
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	Windows	1.8.0 - 1.14.0
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, blue dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Blue Dye (minecraft:dye)	18	64	Education	1.9.0 - 1.14.31
	Blue Dye (minecraft:blue_dye)	0	64	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Blue Dye

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p blue_dye 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Blue Dye is:

/give @p dye 1 18

Things to Make with Blue Dye

You can use blue dye to make items in Minecraft such as:

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How to make Blue Stained Glass

How to make Blue Terracotta

How to make Blue Concrete Powder

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How to make Cyan Dye

How to make Light Blue Dye

How to make Magenta Dye

How to make a Dyed Leather Cap

How to make a Dyed Leather Tunic

How to make Dyed Leather Pants

How to make Dyed Leather Boots

How to make a Blue Candle

How to make Blue Carpet

How to make a Lozenge Banner

How to make a Field Masoned Banner

How to make a Per Bend Banner

How to make a Thing Banner

How to make Blue Stained Glass Pane

How to make a Blue Shulker Box

How to make a Blue Burst Firework Star

How to make a Blue Star-Shaped Firework Star

How to make a Blue Small Ball Firework Star

How to make a Blue Large Ball Firework Star

How to make a Blue Creeper-Shaped Firework Star

How to make a Red, White and Blue Burst Firework Star

How to make a Red, White and Blue Small Ball Firework Star

How to make a Red, White and Blue Large Ball Firework Star

How to make a Red, White and Blue Star-Shaped Firework Star

How to make a Red, White and Blue Creeper-Shaped Firework Star

Things to Do with Blue Dye

Here are some activities that you can do with blue dye in Minecraft:

How to Dye a Sign

How to Dye a Sheep

How to Dye Leather Armor (Bedrock Edition)

How to Use a Loom

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