How to Make Smooth Stone in Minecraft

Smooth Stone is a common building block in Minecraft, prized for its clean, polished look. It’s a great choice for crafting elegant structures and adding a touch of mastery to your builds. But how do you get your hands on this sleek material? This guide will walk you through the simple process of making Smooth Stone in Minecraft, step-by-step.

Gathering your supplies

There are a couple of things you’ll need to collect:

• Cobblestone: This rough-hewn block is the foundation for Smooth Stone. You’ll find Cobblestone readily available underground – pickaxe in hand, head down to any cave or mine, and you’re sure to stumble upon a plentiful supply.

• Pickaxe: This trusty tool is essential for mining Cobblestone. Pickaxes come in various materials, but any kind will work for this task. If you’re new to the game, a simple wooden pickaxe is a good starting point.

• Fuel: To power the smelting process, you’ll need a fuel source. Coal, wood planks, or even saplings can all be used as fuel in your furnace. Coal burns the longest, making it the most efficient option.

• Crafting Table: You’ll need a Crafting Table to create a furnace. Wood Planks of any kind (Oak, Spruce, Birch, etc.) will do the trick.

Crafting a Furnace

Once you’ve gathered your Cobblestone, fuel, and wood, it’s time to build a furnace! Here’s how:

1. Open your Crafting Table by right-clicking on it.
2. In the Crafting Table grid, place one Wood Plank in each of the four squares that make up the center box.
3. Fill the remaining four outer squares with Wood Planks as well. This will create the recipe for a furnace.
4. Drag the furnace icon from the Crafting Table into your inventory.

Smelting Cobblestone into Smooth Stone

With your furnace built, let’s get smelting!

1. Place your furnace on the ground.
2. Right-click on the furnace to open its interface.
3. Drag your Cobblestone from your inventory into the top left square of the furnace menu (the input slot).
4. Add your fuel source (coal, wood planks, etc.) to the bottom left square of the furnace menu (the fuel slot).
5. A progress bar will appear below the input slot. Wait for the bar to fill completely; this indicates your Cobblestone has finished smelting.
6. The smelted Stone will appear in the right output slot of the furnace menu. Drag it into your inventory.

Smelting Stone into Smooth Stone

Here’s the key step to getting that coveted Smooth Stone:

1. Grab the Stone you just melted from the Cobblestone and place it back in the top left input slot of the furnace.
2. Add more fuel to the furnace (if needed).
3. Wait for the progress bar to fill again. This time, Stone will be transformed into Smooth Stone!
4. The Smooth Stone will appear in the output slot. Drag it into your inventory.

Crafting Smooth Stone Slabs (Optional)

If you want to create Smooth Stone Slabs for even more design options, here’s what to do:

1. Open your Crafting Table.
2. Place three Smooth Stone blocks in a horizontal row across any of the three rows in the Crafting Table grid.
3. This will create six Smooth Stone Slabs in your inventory.

Tips and Tricks

• Multiple Furnaces: Smelting can take time if you need a large amount of Smooth Stone. Consider building multiple furnaces to speed up the process.
• Automatic Smelting: If you have access to hoppers and chests, you can create an automated smelting system to streamline the process even further.
• Alternative Fuel Sources: While coal is the most efficient fuel, remember that wood planks, saplings, and even lava buckets can also be used in a pinch.

With this knowledge, you’re now equipped to craft Smooth Stone and elevate your Minecraft builds! Smooth stone adds a touch of class to any structure, from grand castles to cozy cottages.

What are you waiting for? Grab your pickaxe, fire up your furnace, and get crafting! Have you used Smooth Stone in any of your Minecraft creations? Share your tips, tricks, and favorite Smooth Stone builds in the comments below!