Description
Black glazed terracotta is a decorative ceramic tile with a glossy finish and intricate patterning that players use to create detailed floors walls and art pieces. Glazed terracotta blocks have unique repeating patterns when placed in groups and the black base gives a strong elegant look that suits grand halls modern interiors and decorative murals. The glazed surface reflects light slightly which can make installations feel more polished than plain terracotta. Artists and builders use glazed terracotta to create mosaic style floors and to add visual interest to feature walls in mansions cathedrals and public buildings. Because the patterns join up across adjacent blocks careful placement can produce seamless images which is why large scale art projects often use many glazed blocks in matching orientations. Glazed terracotta is crafted from dyed terracotta which is fired and glazed in the crafting process making it a bit more expensive than plain blocks but worth the cost for decorative areas where a striking look matters. In survival mode gather enough clay and dye to make tiles and plan your patterns before committing to large panels. The black glazed option pairs well with light wood and stone and can act as a dramatic backdrop for statues fountains and display cases. For careful builders the tile offers a way to add artistic detail that stands out from the more common building blocks and helps interior spaces feel intentional and curated.
What is Black Glazed Terracotta?
Black glazed terracotta is a patterned glossy ceramic block used for decoration. Its finished surface and repeating patterns make it suitable for mosaics floors and feature walls where visual detail is important. The black base provides a strong contrast to lighter materials.
Where to find Black Glazed Terracotta
Glazed terracotta does not generate naturally in the wild. You will find clay and dyes in many biomes which are the starting materials to make terracotta. Players place glazed terracotta in houses temples and art installations so most practical examples will be in player builds and in maps that feature custom decorations.
How to get Black Glazed Terracotta
Make black glazed terracotta by first shaping and baking clay into terracotta then dyeing the block and applying the glaze through crafting or furnace steps as allowed by your game version. In creative mode take the glazed terracotta directly from the inventory. In survival mode collect clay from river and beach beds and craft the tiles then arrange them to form the pattern you want.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.12 in 2017
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:black_glazed_terracotta 1
How to use Black Glazed Terracotta
Use black glazed terracotta for floors murals and decorative walls. Pay attention to block orientation when placing to ensure patterns line up across multiple blocks and create continuous images. Combine glazed terracotta with plain blocks to frame the design and use lighting to show off the glossy finish.
Recipes for Black Glazed Terracotta
Smelting Smelt in a furnace to create this item
Black Terracotta
Time: 200s
XP: 0.1
Black Glazed Terracotta