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How to make Red Sand in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft red sand with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, red sand is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

red sand

Let's explore how to add red sand to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Red sand is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU31)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (CU19)
PS3 PS3Yes (1.22)
PS4 PS4Yes (1.22)
Wii U Wii UYes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Red Sand in Creative Mode

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  • PE
  • Xbox
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  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Building Blocks Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Natural Blocks Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find red sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Building Blocks Building Blocks
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Nature Nature

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) 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.

How to get Red Sand in Survival Mode

You can add red sand to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of red sand to dig up. Red sand is usually found in a special Mesa biome. So, let's get started!

1. Find Red Sand

First, you need to find red sand in your Minecraft world. Red sand is usually found in the Mesa biome.

mesa biome

This is what red sand looks like:

red sand and shovel

2. Hold a Tool

You can dig up red sand with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool such as a shovel:

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In this example, we are going to use a diamond shovel to dig up the red sand because it has higher durability than the other shovels.

3. Mine the Red Sand

The game control to mine the red sand depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the red sand.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the red sand.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the red sand.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the red sand.

red sand dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of red sand finally appears. The block of red sand will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Red Sand

Make sure you pick up the red sand before it disappears.

red sand gathered

Once you pick up the red sand, it will appear in your hotbar.

red sand

Red Sand is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:red_sand) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, red sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
red sand Red Sand(minecraft:sand) 1 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • 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) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Red Sand

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Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the block states for Red Sand are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
sand_type red No Yes ["sand_type"="red"]Item is red sand

Definitions

  • Block State is the internal name for the block state.
  • Value is the value for the block state.
  • Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
  • Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
  • Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Red Sand

  • Java
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  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p red_sand 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Red Sand is:

/give @p sand 1 1

Things to Make with Red Sand

You can use red sand to make items in Minecraft such as:

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