Black Dye Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft black dye with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, black dye is a new dye item that has been added to the game. Now instead of using the ink sac to dye items black in the game, you will need to use black dye to change the color of items to black (starting in the Village & Pillage Update).
Let’s explore how to make black dye.
Where to find Black Dye in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find black 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 |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â 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 Black Dye
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft black dye:
1 Ink Sac
1 Wither Rose
How to craft Black Dye in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3×3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make Black Dye
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make black 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 black dye:
Pattern 1
In the first row, there should be 1 ink sac in the first box.
Pattern 2
In the first row, there should be 1 wither rose in the first box.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the pattern, the black dye will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Black Dye to Inventory
Once you have crafted black dye, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made black dye in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, black dye has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.14 – 1.20 |
- 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)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Black 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 and 1.20, the /give command for Black Dye is:
/give @p black_dye 1
Things to Make with Black Dye
You can use black dye to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Black Bed
How to make Dark Prismarine
How to make Black Wool
How to make Black Stained Glass
How to make Black Terracotta
How to make Black Concrete Powder
How to make Light Gray Dye
How to make Gray 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 Black Candle
How to make Black 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 a Pokeball Banner
 How to make a Letter A Banner
 How to make a Letter B Banner
 How to make a Letter C Banner
 How to make a Letter D Banner
 How to make a Letter E Banner
 How to make a Letter F Banner
 How to make a Letter G Banner
 How to make a Letter H Banner
 How to make a Letter I Banner
 How to make a Letter J Banner
 How to make a Letter K Banner
 How to make a Letter L Banner
 How to make a Letter M Banner
 How to make a Letter N Banner
 How to make a Letter O Banner
 How to make a Letter P Banner
 How to make a Letter R Banner
 How to make a Letter S Banner
 How to make a Letter T Banner
 How to make a Letter U Banner
 How to make a Letter V Banner
 How to make a Letter W Banner
 How to make a Letter X Banner
 How to make a Letter Y Banner
 How to make a Letter Z Banner
How to make Black Stained Glass Pane
How to make a Black Shulker Box
How to make a Black Burst Firework Star
Things to Do with Black Dye
Here are some activities that you can do with black dye in Minecraft:
 How to Dye a Sign
 How to Dye a Sheep
 How to Use a Loom