How to make Redstone Dust in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft redstone dust with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, redstone dust is an item that you would normally find and gather in the game. However, you can also make redstone dust with a crafting table as well as a furnace or a blast furnace.
Let's explore how to add redstone dust to your inventory.
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Supported Platforms
Redstone dust 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 Redstone Dust in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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.
How to mine Redstone Dust in Survival Mode
You can add redstone dust to your inventory in Survival mode by mining redstone ore. So, let's get started!
1. Find a Block of Redstone Ore
First, let's explore where to find redstone ore. In Minecraft, redstone ore is easy to find and is found in large deposits. You can usually find iron ore between 10 and 25 blocks below the ground.
In this example, we are going to dig into a mountain to find redstone ore.
This is what redstone ore looks like:
2. Hold a Diamond, Iron, or Netherite Pickaxe
To mine for redstone dust, you need to dig up the redstone ore with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe:
Other tools will not dig up the redstone ore and drop redstone dust.
In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe to dig up the redstone ore.
3. Mine the Redstone Ore
The game control to mine the redstone ore depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of redstone ore.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of redstone ore.
- 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 block of redstone ore.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of redstone ore.
You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and redstone dust finally appears. The redstone dust will float on the ground.
4. Pick up the Redstone Dust
Make sure you pick up the redstone dust before it disappears.
Once you pick up the redstone dust, it will appear in your hotbar.
Redstone dust is a very useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
How to craft Redstone Dust 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:
2. Add Items to make Redstone Dust
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make redstone, place 1 block of redstone in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making redstone, it is important that the block of redstone is placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 block of redstone in the first box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for redstone dust.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, 9 redstone dust will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Redstone Dust to Inventory
Once you have crafted redstone dust, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made redstone dust in Minecraft!
How to smelt Redstone Dust in Survival Mode
You can craft redstone dust in Survival Mode using either a furnace or blast furnace.
1. Open the Furnace Menu
First, open your furnace so that you have the Furnace menu that looks like this:
2. Add Fuel to the Furnace
Next, you need to add fuel to the bottom fuel box in the furnace.
In this tutorial, we are going to use coal as our fuel.
TIP: Read our tutorial called
How to Add Fuel to a Furnace if you aren't sure what items can be used as fuel, the length of time each fuel will burn, or how many items each fuel can smelt/cook.
3. Add Items to make Redstone Dust
Next, place the redstone ore in the top box of the furnace. You should see the flames smelting the redstone ore.
Once the redstone ore has been smelted in the furnace, the redstone dust will appear in the box to the right.
4. Move the Redstone Dust to Inventory
Now that you have made redstone dust in your furnace, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made redstone dust in a furnace!
1. Open the Blast Furnace Menu
First, open your blast furnace so that you have a Blast Furnace menu that looks like this:
2. Add Fuel to the Blast Furnace
Next, you need to add fuel to the bottom fuel box in the blast furnace.
In this tutorial, we are going to use coal as our fuel.
3. Add Items to make Redstone Dust
Next, place the redstone ore in the top box of the blast furnace. You should see the flames smelting the redstone ore.
Once the redstone ore has been smelted in the blast furnace, the redstone dust will appear in the box to the right.
4. Move the Redstone Dust to Inventory
Now that you have made redstone dust in your blast furnace, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made redstone dust in a blast furnace!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, redstone dust has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Redstone Dust (minecraft:redstone) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0 - 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 Redstone Dust
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Redstone Dust is:
/give @p redstone 1 0
Things to Make with Redstone Dust
You can use redstone dust to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Redstone Dust
Here are some activities that you can do with redstone dust in Minecraft: