Here’s how to make glass in Minecraft.

Instructions in this article apply to Minecraft for all platforms including Windows, PS4, and Xbox One.

Place4Wood Planksof the same throw in of wood in each box of the 2X2 crafting grid.

A Crafting Table in Minecraft

Any planks will work (Oak Planks,Jungle Planks, etc.).

Set theCrafting Tableon the ground and interact with it to launch the 3X3 crafting grid.

How to interact with objects in Minecraft depends on your platform:

Craft a Furnace.

A Crafting Table in Minecraft

Place your Furnace on the ground and interact with it to initiate the smelting menu.

Place a fuel source (Coal, Wood, etc.)

in the bottom box on the Furnace menu’s left side to activate it.

A Furnace in the crafting table in Minecraft

PlaceSandin the top box on the left side of the Furnace menu.

When the progress bar is full, drag theGlassinto your inventory.

Glass is also a required material for crafting Beacons, Daylight Sensors, End Crystals, and Glass Bottles.

A Furnace in Minecraft

Glass panes can be connected and shaped to build windows or larger glass structures.

Coal in a Furnace in Minecraft

Sand in a Furnace in Minecraft

Glass in the Furnace in Minecraft

Red Stained Glass in the Crafting Grid in Minecraft

Glass Panes in the Crafting Grid in Minecraft

A Beacon in Minecraft

A Daylight Sensor in Minecraft

An End Crystal in Minecraft

Glass Bottles in Miencraft