Description
Black stained glass is a coloured glass block that gives a deep dark look while still letting some light through. It is made by combining glass and black dye which results in a transparent but tinted block that builders use when they want a moody modern window or a dark stained panel that keeps light while giving privacy. The block works well in interiors where you want to lower the glare from outside light but still maintain a sense of openness. Players use black stained glass in windows of shops modern houses and galleries to create contrast with bright interior lights and to set a dramatic tone for displays. Because glass is brittle it can be fragile near explosions so plan placements accordingly and avoid heavy exposure to destructive forces if you want the window to last. In creative projects black stained glass is a favourite for signs and back drops behind lights because the dark tint makes colours and light sources pop in interesting ways. For role play servers black stained glass can show a private club window or a theatre window that hides the stage from the street. The block is cheap to craft in survival mode once you have a supply of sand and a dye source which makes it practical for large projects. When used in large sheets the tinted glass gives a clean sleek finish that fits minimalist designs and urban builds. Overall black stained glass adds atmosphere and style to builds where a darker look and some light transmission are desired.
What is Black Stained Glass?
Black stained glass is a glass block coloured with black dye that remains see through but darkened. It is used to make windows and decorative panels that let light in while offering more privacy and mood than clear glass. The tint creates atmosphere without blocking light completely.
Where to find Black Stained Glass
Black stained glass does not generate naturally in the world. You will find glass and dyes as craftable materials and examples of stained glass in player builds and in some custom maps. Villages and generated structures do not usually contain stained glass so most examples come from player construction and creative builds.
How to get Black Stained Glass
Make black stained glass by smelting sand into glass and then placing the glass with black dye in the crafting grid. In creative mode take black stained glass from the inventory. In survival mode gather sand from beaches and deserts and get black dye from ink sacks or other dye recipes then craft the stained glass at scale for windows and decorative panels.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.7 in 2013
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:black_stained_glass 1
How to use Black Stained Glass
Use black stained glass in windows to create dramatic lighting effects and to add privacy while keeping natural light. Place glass panes for thin window bars or full blocks for solid panels and combine with lighting to make interior features stand out. Use sheets of stained glass behind displays and lighting to make colours pop against the dark tint.
Recipes for Black Stained Glass
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Glass
Glass
Glass
Glass
Black Dye
Glass
Glass
Glass
Glass
Black Stained Glass
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