How to Make a Redstone Lamp in Minecraft

Last Updated: July 1, 2021

A redstone lamp is used for better looking lighting inside your structures; this lamp looks more modern than the primitive torches. However, to turn it on after crafting it, you'll need to use a redstone current, as it won't glow by itself.

Recipe

Part 1

Part 1 of 4:

Finding the materials

1
Mine for the redstone underground. You'll need this to make redstone dust for the lamp.
2
Find glowstone in the Nether.

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3
Make a glowstone block using glowstone dust. (Place the glowstone dust 2 x 2 in the crafting table.)

Part 2

Part 2 of 4:

Making the redstone lamp

1
Place the glowstone block and 4 redstone dust into the crafting table. Arrange as follows:
- Place the glowstone block in the center of the crafting table.
- Place one redstone dust above and one below the glowstone block and one to each side. (This leaves the four outer corners of the crafting table empty.)
2
Shift click or drag the redstone lamp to your inventory.

Part 3

Part 3 of 4:

Placing the redstone lamp

1
With the lamp in your hand, right click where you want to place it. It will attach to that spot.
- You can create various impressive arrangements with redstone lamps, such as glowing ceilings, rows along a wall and lit-up floors.

Part 4

Part 4 of 4:

Turning on the lamp

As long as the redstone lamp is powered, it will give off light.

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Send a redstone pulse to the lamp. To do this, you have various choices, such as:
- A lever (ongoing) - can be placed on top
- A redstone torch (ongoing) - placed anywhere adjacent to the lamp will power the lamp (don't place on the lamp)
- Button (short-lived) - can be placed on top
- Tripwire (short-lived - as soon as you move off, it turns off)
- Pressure plate (short-lived, as soon as you move off, it turns off) - can be placed on top
- Detector rails (this can be useful for lighthouses and roller coasters).

Community Q&A

Question

Can I break a redstone lamp and get it back, or does it behave like glass?

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Community Answer

You can mine redstone lamps with any tool or with your hand; it will always drop itself as an item.
Question

How can I power a redstone lamp from below?

Community Answer

Many of the items used to power a redstone lamp are capable of being placed on the bottom side of a lamp as well. One can use a redstone torch, a redstone block, a button (this does not apply to older versions) or a lever.
Question

Where is the best place to put a red stone lamp?

Community Answer

The corners of your house are good, or you can put them on your floor.