What raw materials do you need for Red Sand in Minecraft?

You need 1× Red Sand for one Red Sand (default recipe, quality 1).

What is Red Sand used for in Minecraft?

Red Sand is used to craft items including Red Sandstone and TNT.

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Red Sand

Gathered or found — no craft recipe

Quick answer

Red Sand in Minecraft is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.

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Used to craft

Other recipes that use Red Sand as an ingredient.

Red Sandstone
TNT

Frequently asked questions

How do you get Red Sand in Minecraft?: Red Sand in Minecraft is gathered or found — it has no craft recipe.
What raw materials do you need for Red Sand in Minecraft?: You need 1× Red Sand for one Red Sand (default recipe, quality 1).
What is Red Sand used for in Minecraft?: Red Sand is used to craft items including Red Sandstone and TNT.