Hey everyone…
I’m pretty new to Minecraft, and I’m trying to figure out how to make bricks. I’ve gathered some clay, but I don’t know what to do next. Can anyone guide me through the process? 
Thanks in advance
To make bricks in Minecraft, follow these steps:
- Find clay, usually found underwater.
- Collect the clay and take it to a furnace.
- Use a fuel source (like coal or wood) in the furnace.
- Place the clay in the furnace to smelt it into bricks.
Once you have bricks, you can craft them into brick blocks.
- Find Clay Blocks: Look for clay blocks next to rivers or lakes. They appear as solid grey, smooth blocks.
- Mine Clay: Use a shovel (for maximum efficiency) to mine clay blocks. Breaking a clay block yields four clay balls.
- Craft a Furnace: Create a furnace using a crafting table and stone. Place 8 stone blocks around the center space of the crafting grid. Alternatively, you can find furnaces in blacksmith houses in villages or igloos.
- Smelt the Clay Balls: Right-click on the furnace and place the clay balls in the slot above the flame icon. Add fuel (such as coal, charcoal, or wood) to the furnace. Coal is the most efficient fuel source.
- Wait for Smelting: The furnace will automatically smelt the clay into bricks. It may take a few minutes. Use this time to do something else.
- Collect the Bricks: When smelting is complete, right-click the furnace and select the bricks from the upper-right corner of the furnace menu.
I remember starting out in Minecraft and figuring out how to make bricks was one of the first things I learned. Once you have your clay, you need to smelt it in a furnace. Simply place the clay blocks in the top slot of the furnace and add a fuel source (like coal) in the bottom slot. This process will turn the clay into brick items. After that, you can craft these bricks into brick blocks for building. It’s a straightforward process, and getting familiar with crafting and smelting will really help you as you continue exploring the game!