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In Minecraft, buckets are used to carry liquids, such as water, lava and milk. If you need to move liquid from one place to another or store a liquid, you need to make a bucket. You may already have the items required in your inventory, if not, you'll have to find what you'll need before you start crafting a bucket.
How to Craft a Bucket in Minecraft
Gather three iron ingots and go to your crafting table or grind. Arrange the ingots in a v shape on the crafting grid—put one in the first and third squares of the first row, then one in the middle square of the middle row.
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Go to your crafting table or grid. -
Place the three iron ingots into the crafting grid squares. They must be arranged in a "V" shape, so try either:- 2 iron ingots in the center side squares and one in the center base square; or
- 2 iron ingots in the top side squares and one in the center square.
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Water: Find water in ponds, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc. Right click with the bucket in your hand to fill. Water is the one liquid you can place down without causing harm. [2] X Research source -
Lava: Find lava underground in lava pools. Rarely, you may find a lava pool spawning above the surface. Right click with the bucket in your hand to fill. Take care not to fall in while retrieving. Also take care not to place the bucket of lava in such a way as to accidentally burn down your house (and kill off your character). [3] X Research source -
Milk: Right click on a cow. It is the one liquid that is not placeable in the unmodified version of the game. You can use it to make a cake or drink it to rid yourself of either negative or positive potion effects (depends on the potion).
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QuestionWould I have to dig deep to find iron?Community AnswerIt depends on your location. Sometimes it is available in a nearby cave, and you don't have to go in very deep. But it varies.
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QuestionCan I get iron ingots from villagers?Community AnswerYes, sometimes you can.
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QuestionCan I fill a bowl with water?Community AnswerNo. You could use a glass bottle if you wanted to drink the water; just right-click on water with the bottle in your hand.
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Tips
- Use a bucket to gain a pocket of air when underwater. Right click while holding the empty bucket and your character will get a temporary pocket of air forming around its head. This will last until the air meter is replenished. This can be used repeatedly if there is a block nearby; empty the bucket onto the block by right clicking, then breathe again. Keep using as long as required to remain underwater.Thanks
- Empty buckets will stack in your inventory; buckets filled with a liquid will not.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Minecraft game, installed
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1. Use a pickaxe to find iron ore.
2. Smelt the iron ore in a furnace.
3. Place 3 iron ingots into the crafting grid.
4. Drag the bucket to the inventory.
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