Minecraft is a game that's all about mining, crafting, and building. One of the most important tools in any Minecraft player's arsenal is the blast furnace. This handy block allows players to smelt items twice as fast as a regular furnace, making it an essential tool for those who want to speed up their smelting process.
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What Can You Smelt in a Blast Furnace?
The Minecraft blast furnace is capable of smelting a variety of items, including:
- Ores
- Tools
- Armor
- Horse Armor
- Swords
It's important to note that while the blast furnace can smelt items faster than a regular furnace, it cannot be used to cook food. For that, players will need to stick with the traditional furnace or use a campfire.
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How to Craft a Blast Furnace
To craft a blast furnace in Minecraft, players will need the following materials:
- 1 Furnace
- 5 Iron Ingots
- 3 Smooth Stone Blocks
Once these items have been gathered, players can open their crafting table and arrange them in the following pattern:
- Top Row: Iron Ingot, Iron Ingot, Iron Ingot
- Middle Row: Iron Ingot, Furnace, Iron Ingot
- Bottom Row: Smooth Stone, Smooth Stone, Smooth Stone
After placing the items in the correct pattern, the blast furnace will appear in the result box, ready to be placed and used.
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How to Use a Blast Furnace in Minecraft
To use the blast furnace, players simply need to place it on the ground and interact with it. This will open the blast furnace interface, which looks similar to a regular furnace.
Players can then place the item they wish to smelt in the top slot and the fuel (such as coal or wood) in the bottom slot. The blast furnace will then begin smelting the item at double the speed of a regular furnace.
It's worth noting that while the blast furnace smelts items faster, it also uses fuel at a faster rate. This means that players will need to keep a steady supply of fuel on hand to keep their blast furnaces running smoothly.
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