There's a place for art in Minecraft: learning how to make paintings

Want to add a touch of personal flair to your Minecraft world? Decorating your virtual home is just as satisfying as doing it in real life! This guide shows you how to create and hang paintings, adding a splash of color and style to your blocky abode.

Table of Contents

• What Materials Do You Need?
• How to Make a Painting
• How to Hang a Painting
• Can You Create Custom Paintings?
• Interesting Facts

What Materials Do You Need?

Creating Minecraft paintings requires just two simple ingredients: wool and sticks. Check out the image below for a visual guide.

Get wool by shearing sheep—any color will work!

For sticks, simply punch a tree. You’ll get wooden planks, easily converted into sticks in your crafting inventory.

Now that you have your materials, let's create your masterpiece!

How to Make a Painting

Open your crafting window and arrange the wool in the center, surrounded by sticks, as shown below.

Congratulations! You've created your very own Minecraft painting ready to adorn your walls.

How to Hang a Painting

Hanging your painting is easy! Simply hold the painting and right-click on the wall.

The image is randomly selected, adding an element of surprise!

To precisely place a larger painting, mark the area with blocks, place the painting in the bottom-left corner, and it will automatically expand.

Note: Paintings are brighter when facing north or south. For softer lighting, orient them east or west.

Can You Create Custom Paintings?

No, not without modifying the game files. Custom paintings are possible only through resource packs.

Interesting Facts

Here are some fun facts: Paintings placed above light sources act as lamps! They’re also fireproof and can cleverly conceal chests, adding a layer of security to your hidden loot.

This guide covered creating and hanging paintings in Minecraft, including material requirements, placement tips, and interesting facts. Enjoy decorating your world!