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Black dye is an item used for applying a black color to objects. As of update 1.14, this item replaces the previous function of Ink Sacs in the dyeing process.

Obtaining[edit | edit source]

A black dye can be obtained using an Ink Sac or a Wither Rose, both of which result in one black dye.

Usage[edit | edit source]

Shepherd Villagers have a chance to buy black dye in exchange for an Emerald.

Dye Shulker Boxes
Dye Sheep
Dye tamed Wolves to change their collars.
Dye Wool
Dye Beds
Dye Water in Cauldrons
Dye Banners in Crafting Tables and Looms.
Create black Concrete Powder
Create Firework Stars
Dye Terracotta
Dye Leather Armor
Create Balloons (Minecraft: Education Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition only).

Crafting[edit | edit source]

&format=original Black Dye (Shapeless recipe)			&format=original Black Dye (Shapeless recipe)
None	None	None	None	None	None
None	&format=original Ink Sac	None	None	&format=original Wither Rose	None
None	None	None	None	None	None

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Tools	&format=original Axe • &format=original Bucket ( &format=original Water • &format=original Lava • &format=original Bucket of Fish) • &format=original Bucket of Powder Snow • &format=original Fishing Rod • &format=original Flint and Steel • &format=original Hoe • &format=original Pickaxe • &format=original Shears • &format=original Shovel • &format=original Book and Quill • &format=original Lead • &format=original Shield • &format=original Carrot on a Stick • &format=original Warped Fungus on a Stick • &format=original Brush • &format=original Bundle • &format=original Spyglass
Informative	&format=original Clock • &format=original Compass • &format=original Map • &format=original Exploration Map
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Armor	&format=original Boots • &format=original Chestplate • &format=original Helmet • &format=original Leggings • &format=original Horse Armor • &format=original Elytra • &format=original Turtle Shell
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Utility	&format=original Saddle • &format=original Totem of Undying • &format=original Name Tag
Decoration	&format=original Music Discs
Creative only	&format=original Spawn Egg • &format=original Debug Stick
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