Honeycomb - Minecraft Item Guide | Everything Minecraft

What is Honeycomb in Minecraft?

A honeycomb is a waxy, hexagonal item that you can get from bee nests and beehives in Minecraft. Its main purpose is for crafting a variety of decorative and useful blocks. The most popular use for a honeycomb is to craft a honeycomb block, which is a beautiful, golden block that is perfect for building. You can also use a honeycomb to make candles, which are a lovely light source that you can dye different colors. Another very important use is for waxing copper blocks. This allows you to preserve the color of a copper block and stop it from turning green over time. It is a key item for beekeepers and builders alike.

How to get Honeycomb in Minecraft

To get a honeycomb, you need to find a bee nest or a beehive that is full of honey. Bee nests generate naturally on oak and birch trees, especially in biomes like plains, sunflower plains, and flower forests. A beehive is the crafted version of a nest. You can tell a nest or hive is full when you see honey dripping from it. Once you find a full one, you need to use a pair of shears on it. Hold the shears in your hand and right click on the hive. This will drop three honeycombs for you to collect. Be careful, as this will make the bees angry and they will attack you. To harvest the honeycomb safely, place a campfire directly underneath the bee nest or beehive. The smoke from the campfire will calm the bees, and they will not attack you when you use your shears.

How to use Honeycomb in Minecraft

The honeycomb has several great uses. Its main crafting use is to make a honeycomb block. You can do this by combining four honeycombs in a 2x2 square on a crafting table. This creates a beautiful decorative block. Another use is to craft a candle. Combine one honeycomb with one string to make a candle. You can then place and light the candle with a flint and steel. The most unique use for a honeycomb is waxing copper. If you have a copper block that has oxidized to a color you like, you can use a honeycomb on it to wax it. This will freeze it in its current state and prevent it from oxidizing any further. You can also craft a honeycomb with a dispenser to have it automatically wax copper blocks.