nderstanding how to make paper is a necessity in Minecraft. Every player should know how to create this item as it is needed in order to craft important items in the game. Paper can be made on Minecraft across all platforms. Although this recipe is very straight forward, if you are a newcomer to the game, you would likely not know where to start. This simplified guide is here to help you!
A few things paper in Minecraft can be used for are:
- Books
- Maps
- Fireworks
- Cartography Table
Paper is an essential ingredient to these items and they make every player in-game life a lot easier and enjoyable. Follow the steps below to get your hands on some paper without having to acquire them by wasting time opening chests and hoping one of them holds the resource. All great Minecraft players should have this skill mastered and if you don’t have it, we’ll teach you the best and most optimal way to obtain it.
What you will require to craft some paper in the game
- Crafting Table
- 3 pieces of Sugar Cane
Once you have obtained these very simple ingredients, you will be able to craft your paper.
Where do I find Sugar Cane in Minecraft?
To find Sugar Cane, all you have to do is travel around bodies of water. They can be found growing near these wet areas. They essentially look like tall green sticks growing out of the ground much like bamboo.
After acquiring your Sugar Cane strands you can arrange these sugar canes on your crafting table similar to the image below:
After you’ve crafted the paper, you may then transfer it to your inventory. You can make paper fairly early on within the game by simply gathering wood to build your crafting table and then getting your Sugar Cane for the actual paper itself.
If you are able to get several strands of Sugar Cane, we recommend growing the next batch near your home as its an item that is not as abundant as others and has multiple use cases. All you need is a small body of water and you can have yourself a Sugar Cane farm as pictured below.
Be sure to check out the video below for a full walkthrough on obtaining paper in Minecraft. It covers a step-by-step process and an example of how to craft paper when you need it.
