Black Dye
Black Dye is a black dye used to color wool, leather armor, beds, glass, terracotta, concrete powder, candles, banners and more. It is made from an ink sac or wither rose.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDblack_dye
Overview
Black Dye is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting from flowers/materials. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Black Dye. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Black Dye sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Black Dye is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 4 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
Black DyeCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Black Dye is a crafting ingredient for 4 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Black Concrete Powder
Black Stained Glass
Dark Prismarine
Gray DyeHow to Obtain
- Crafting from flowers/materials
Notes
Crafting from a single flower/material yields 1 dye.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Black Dye in Minecraft?
Black Dye is crafted at a Crafting Table using Ink Sac.
What is Black Dye used for?
Black Dye is a crafting ingredient used to make Black Concrete Powder, Black Stained Glass, Dark Prismarine, and Gray Dye.
How many Black Dye can you stack?
Black Dye stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Black Dye be enchanted?
No. Black Dye cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Black Dye added to Minecraft?
Black Dye was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.