How to Make a Bookshelf in Minecraft
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If you’re looking for an easy tutorial on how to make a bookshelf in Minecraft, then you’re in the right place! Bookshelves are essential when it comes to enchanting. They can also be used as decorative blocks when building out your survival house.
What is a bookshelf used for in Minecraft?
A bookshelf is used primarily for enchanting in Minecraft. The number of bookshelves surrounding an enchantment table will determine the level of enchantment possible.
What is the easiest way to get bookshelves in Minecraft?
Crafting a bookshelf is very easy, but sometimes acquiring the materials to craft a bookshelf can be challenging for a new player.
If you don’t feel like crafting, the easiest way to get bookshelves is to find them in villages.
What You’ll Need to Make a Bookshelf in Minecraft:
1 Crafting table
3 Books
6 Wooden planks (any type of wood is okay)
How to Make a Bookshelf in Minecraft (Step-by-Step) Tutorial
First you will need a crafting table. In order to craft a crafting table, you will need 4 planks (any type of wood is okay). Planks can be obtained from logs you get from trees.
Next, you will need to make paper from sugar canes. Three sugar canes make 3 papers. Three papers make one book. Therefore, you ‘ll need 9 sugar canes to make 3 books.
Sugar cane can be found nearly everywhere where there’s a water source. It stands about 1 to 4 blocks high and can be grown on grass or sand.
Next, you will need leather in order to craft a book. Leather can be obtained by killing cows. You will need at least 3 leather to make 3 books.
Lastly, you will need 6 planks (any type of wood is okay) and the 3 books you just crafted. Congratulations! You just made your very first bookshelf.
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