Black Terracotta
minecraft:black_terracottaBlack Terracotta is a hardened clay building block dyed a muted black, crafted by surrounding 8 terracotta blocks with black dye. It has a matte, earthy finish and generates naturally in badlands biomes and structures like villages and desert pyramids. Smelting it produces black glazed terracotta, a polished patterned variant.
FAQ
How do I craft Black Terracotta?
Arrange 8 plain terracotta blocks around a single black dye in a crafting grid to dye all 8 blocks black at once.
Can I remove or change the color once dyed?
No. Once terracotta has been dyed the color cannot be changed or removed, as the crafting recipe is irreversible.
What happens if I smelt Black Terracotta?
Smelting black terracotta in a furnace turns it into black glazed terracotta, a shinier block with a decorative pattern useful for detailed builds.
Where does terracotta generate naturally?
Terracotta, including stained variants, generates in badlands biomes in colored layers, and also appears in badlands villages and desert pyramids.