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There's a place for art in Minecraft: learning how to make paintings

By ChloeFeb 20,2025

Decorate your Minecraft world with ease! This guide provides a simple, effective method to add artistic flair to your blocky builds. We'll cover crafting paintings, hanging them strategically, and some interesting facts you might not know.

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What You'll Need:

To craft a painting, you need just two common items:

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  • Wool: Shear a sheep – any color works!

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  • Sticks: Obtain these by breaking down wooden planks from any tree.

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Crafting Your Masterpiece:

Open your crafting grid and arrange the materials as shown below:

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You now have a painting ready to adorn your walls!

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Hanging Your Artwork:

Simply right-click on a wall while holding the painting to hang it. The image is randomly selected, adding an element of surprise!

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For larger spaces, place a block to mark the bottom-left corner, then place the painting. It will automatically expand to fill the space.

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Note: North/South facing paintings are brighter than East/West facing ones.

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Custom Paintings:

Creating custom paintings requires modifying game files or using resource packs; it's not possible within the standard game.

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Interesting Facts:

  • Paintings placed above light sources act as lamps.
  • They are fire-resistant.
  • They can cleverly conceal chests, providing a hidden storage solution.

Now you're ready to transform your Minecraft home into a gallery!

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