Minecraft crafting sponge

How To Craft Sponges In Minecraft

Did you know that sponges are a type of block that can be crafted in Minecraft? They are somewhat rare in the game, but they can be very useful. You can use them to absorb water, or you can place them in your house as decoration. Crafting sponges is a great way to add extra functionality to your Minecraft world. In this article, we will show you how to craft sponges in Minecraft.

To craft a sponge, you will need to gather some materials. You will need one wet sponge and one bucket of water. You can find wet sponges in ocean biomes, or you can craft them yourself by placing a dry sponge in water. To craft a bucket of water, you will need to fill a bucket with water from a river or lake. Once you have gathered your materials, you can begin crafting the sponge. To do this, open your crafting table and place the wet sponge in the center of the grid. Then, place the bucket of water in the top-right corner of the grid. The sponge will be crafted automatically. You can now use the sponge to absorb water or place it in your house as decoration.

Sponges are a very useful block that can be used for a variety of purposes. They are a great way to add extra functionality to your Minecraft world. So, if you are looking for a way to add a little bit of extra fun to your game, be sure to try crafting some sponges. You won’t be disappointed!

Gathering Essential Materials

Before you can craft sponges in Minecraft, you’ll need to gather a few essential materials. These include:

Wool

Wool is obtained by shearing sheep. Sheep come in a variety of colors, so you can choose the color of sponge you want to make. To shear a sheep, simply use a pair of shears on it. You’ll get 1-3 wool per sheep.

Buckets

Buckets are used to collect water. You can craft buckets from iron ingots or from wooden planks. To craft a bucket from iron ingots, place 3 iron ingots in a 3×3 crafting grid. To craft a bucket from wooden planks, place 3 wooden planks in a 3×3 crafting grid.

Water

Water is used to create the sponge. You can collect water from rivers, lakes, or oceans using a bucket. To collect water, simply right-click on the water with the bucket in your hand.

Creating a Crafting Table

A crafting table is an essential tool in Minecraft, as it allows you to craft a wide variety of items. To create a crafting table, you will need four wooden planks. You can obtain wooden planks by placing logs in a crafting grid or by breaking down wooden blocks with your hands or an axe.

Once you have four wooden planks, open your crafting grid and place them in a square shape. The crafting grid is a 3×3 grid that appears when you interact with a crafting table. The wooden planks should be placed in the center row and the center column of the grid, as shown in the table below.


	Wooden Plank
Wooden Plank	Wooden Plank	Wooden Plank
	Wooden Plank

Once the wooden planks are placed in the correct positions, the crafting table will be created. You can then drag the crafting table from the crafting grid into your inventory.

Crafting a Sponge Block

Crafting a sponge block in Minecraft is a straightforward process that requires a few essential materials. Follow these steps to create your own sponge block:

Materials Required:

8 Wet Sponges

Step 1: Obtain Wet Sponges

To start, you will need to gather eight wet sponges. Wet sponges are found naturally in ocean biomes, particularly in underwater caves and ravines. You can obtain them by breaking them with your hand or using a tool like a shears or sword.

Step 2: Create a Crafting Table

Once you have your wet sponges, you will need to create a crafting table. To do this, place four wooden planks in a square shape in your inventory crafting grid. The wooden planks can be made from any type of wood.

Step 3: Transform Wet Sponges into a Sponge Block

With your crafting table set up, arrange the eight wet sponges in a 2×2 square grid in the crafting interface. The wet sponges can be placed in any order within the grid.

Once the wet sponges are in place, click on the resulting item (a sponge block) in the output slot of the crafting table to transfer it to your inventory. You can now use your newly crafted sponge block for various applications, such as absorbing water and creating decorative elements in your Minecraft world.

Acquiring a Wet Sponge

**1. Locate a Body of Water:** Find a large enough body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or river.

**2. Use a Bucket to Collect Water:** Craft a bucket using three iron ingots and fill it with water from the body of water.

**3. Find a Dry Sponge:** Dry sponges can be found as loot in underwater ruins, generated in sponge rooms in ocean monuments, or traded with wandering traders.

**4. Combine Water and Sponge:** Combine the wet bucket of water with the dry sponge by opening your inventory and dragging the bucket onto the sponge. This will create a wet sponge.

Wet sponges can be used to absorb water from the surrounding area, making them useful for drying out areas or creating water sources in underground bases.

Item	Obtained From
Wet Bucket	Filling a bucket with water
Dry Sponge	Underwater ruins, sponge rooms, wandering traders
Wet Sponge	Combining a wet bucket and dry sponge

Removing Water with a Sponge

Sponges can be used to absorb water and create dry spaces in your Minecraft world. To do this, simply place the sponge in the waterlogged area. The sponge will start to absorb the water and turn into a wet sponge. Once the sponge is wet, it can be removed from the water and placed elsewhere to absorb more water.

Crafting a Sponge

To craft a sponge, you will need to find and harvest wet sponges from underwater dungeons or ocean monuments. Once you have wet sponges, you can craft them into dry sponges by placing them in a furnace with any type of fuel. Each wet sponge will yield one dry sponge.

Drying a Sponge

Dry sponges can be used to absorb water and create dry spaces, but they must be dried before they can be used again. To dry a wet sponge, simply place it in a furnace with any type of fuel. The sponge will dry out and turn into a dry sponge again.

Using Dry Sponges

Dry sponges can be placed in waterlogged areas to absorb water and create dry spaces. The sponge will start to absorb the water and turn into a wet sponge. Once the sponge is wet, it can be removed from the water and placed elsewhere to absorb more water. Dry sponges can be used multiple times until they become fully saturated with water.

Tips for Using Sponges

Here are some tips for using sponges effectively in Minecraft:

Tip	Description
Use sponges to create dry spaces for building or farming.	Sponges can be used to create dry areas in underwater environments, which can be useful for building structures or planting crops.
Use sponges to remove water from lava.	Sponges can be used to absorb lava, which can be useful for creating safe pathways or extinguishing lava flows.
Use sponges to create water filters.	Sponges can be used to filter water, which can be useful for creating clean water sources or removing contaminants from water.

Using Sponges to Remove Lava

Sponges are an incredibly useful tool when it comes to removing lava from your Minecraft builds. They have the unique ability to absorb up to 63 blocks of lava, making them perfect for clearing out large areas or even for creating underwater structures.

To use a sponge to remove lava, simply place it in your off-hand and then right-click on the lava block you want to remove. The sponge will begin to absorb the lava, changing color from bright yellow to a deep purple as it fills up. Once the sponge is full, it will no longer be able to absorb any more lava, and you will need to place it in a bucket of water to clean it out.

Tips for Using Sponges to Remove Lava

Always place the sponge in your off-hand before right-clicking on the lava, otherwise you will place the sponge on the ground instead of using it to absorb the lava.
The range of the sponge when absorbing lava is limited to your reach, so you will need to move closer to the lava blocks you want to remove.
If you need to remove a large amount of lava, it is best to use multiple sponges at the same time. This will speed up the process and allow you to remove more lava before the sponges need to be cleaned.
Sponges can also be used to remove water, but they will only absorb 63 blocks of water before needing to be cleaned.
If you are using a sponge to remove lava from underwater, make sure that the sponge is placed in your off-hand before you submerge your head underwater. Otherwise, you will place the sponge on the ground instead of using it to absorb the lava.
Sponges can be used to create underwater structures, such as tunnels or bases. Simply place the sponges where you want the walls or floor of the structure to be, and then fill them with water. The water will keep the sponges in place, and you can use them to create a variety of different shapes and structures.

How To Craft Sponges In Minecraft

Drying Sponges for Reuse

Step 1: Place wet sponge in furnace

Open the furnace GUI and place the wet sponge inside. You do not need to add any fuel to the furnace.

Step 2: Wait for sponge to dry

Wait for the drying process to complete. This will take some time, depending on the amount of water in the sponge. You can monitor the progress by watching the furnace interface.

Step 3: Retrieve dry sponge

Once the sponge is dry, it will turn gray and can be retrieved from the furnace.

Needed Ingredient	Amount
Wet Sponge	1
Furnace	1

Preventing Sponges from Freezing

Sponges are highly absorbent blocks in Minecraft that can be used to soak up water and lava. However, they can also become frozen if exposed to cold temperatures. To prevent sponges from freezing, players can use the following methods:

Keep Sponges Out of Snowy Biomes: Sponges will freeze immediately if placed in a snowy biome.
Use a Nether Star: Placing a Nether Star next to a sponge will prevent it from freezing for as long as the Nether Star remains active.
Use a Beacon: A beacon with the Haste II effect will also prevent sponges from freezing within its range.
Place Sponges in a Warm Dimension: Sponges will not freeze in the Nether or the End dimension.
Use Fire Resistance Potions: Drinking a fire resistance potion will prevent sponges from freezing for a short duration.
Use Magma Blocks: Placing sponges next to magma blocks will generate heat, preventing them from freezing.
Use Lava: Placing sponges in lava will prevent them from freezing, but it will also cause them to burn out over time.
Use End Crystals: End crystals emit heat that can prevent sponges from freezing within a small radius.

Method	Duration
Nether Star	Indefinite
Beacon (Haste II)	Within beacon’s range
Fire Resistance Potion	8 minutes
Magma Blocks	As long as magma blocks are active
Lava	Indefinite, but sponge will eventually burn out
End Crystals	Within crystal’s radius

Decorative Uses of Sponges

Sponges, despite their humble appearance, offer a surprising range of decorative possibilities in Minecraft. From vibrant accents to intricate sculptures, these absorbent blocks can elevate any build.

9. Underwater Gardens

Sponges can be strategically placed underwater to create lush, oxygenated gardens. Their ability to absorb water allows plants to grow without suffocating, resulting in vibrant underwater displays. You can create artificial coral reefs, kelp forests, or even underwater meadows.

Here’s a table to help you get started with sponge underwater gardening:

Sponge Color	Suggested Plant
Orange	Sea pickles
Yellow	Kelp
Green	Lily pads
White	Coral blocks

Remember to leave sufficient space between sponges to allow for plant growth.

Step 1: Gather Materials

You will need 3 dried kelp blocks.

Step 2: Create a Crafting Table

If you don’t have one, place down 4 wooden planks in a 2×2 square in your crafting grid.

Step 3: Place Kelp Blocks in Grid

Arrange the 3 dried kelp blocks in the crafting grid in a vertical column.

Step 4: Obtain Sponge

Once crafted, the sponge will appear in the output slot.

Handy Trick: Transforming a Sponge into a Block

Step 5: Crafting Wet Sponge

To turn a regular sponge into a wet sponge, submerge it in water.

Step 6: Collecting Wet Sponge

Use a bucket to scoop up the wet sponge and place it on land.

Step 7: Drying Wet Sponge

To dry the wet sponge, place it in a furnace and use any fuel source to heat it.

Step 8: Gather Wet Sponge Block

Once dried, the sponge block will appear in the output slot.

Step 9: Crafting Sponge Block

Place the 6 wet sponge blocks in the crafting grid in a 3×2 square.

Step 10: Obtaining Sponge Block

The sponge block will appear in the output slot, ready for use in building or other Minecraft applications.

Material	Quantity
Dried Kelp Block	3