How to make a Cobweb in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a cobweb is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game. Gathering a cobweb is a bit tricky in Minecraft because you need to clip the cobweb with shears.

cobweb

Let's explore how to add a cobweb to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A cobweb is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* 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 Cobweb in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 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 cobweb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 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 Cobwebs

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather cobwebs:

1 Shears

How to get a Cobweb in Survival Mode

You can add a cobweb to your inventory in Survival mode by gathering cobwebs using shears. So let's get started!

1. Find a Cobweb

First, you need to find a cobweb to gather. You can find cobwebs in abandoned mineshafts or abandoned libraries. In this example, we have found a cobweb in an abandoned mineshaft.

cobweb shears

2. Hold the Shears

Next, select the shears in your hotbar.

3. Use the Shears

The game control to use the shears to break the cobweb depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the cobweb.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the cobweb.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the cobweb.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the cobweb.

cobweb dropped

The cobweb will break and a smaller cobweb will float on the ground.

TIP: Normally when you break a cobweb with a sword, you get string as the drop. However, when you gather the cobweb using shears, you will get the cobweb itself as the drop.

4. Pick up the Cobweb

Make sure you pick up the cobweb before it disappears.

cobweb gathered

Once you pick up the cobweb, it will appear in your hotbar.

cobweb

A cobweb is useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.