Your world seed map · Java 26.3
Enter your world seed, generation version and dimension to locate biomes and structures. Ore deposits still require the depth and tool instructions below.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Dig a desert or beach deposit
Overworld — exposed sand in a Desert or Beach biome.
SEE WHERE TO GO
Interactive location map
Interactive maps & location tools
Before you go
- Shovel recommended.
- Inventory capacity for collected blocks.
- Regular furnace and fuel if processing glass.
Farming steps
- Locate a desert or beach and identify pale sand blocks at the surface.
- Begin on the exposed layer with a shovel and collect the drops as you go.
- Move across the deposit, clearing the next layer only after checking what supports it.
- Keep sand in your inventory or a temporary container so loose blocks are not lost.
- At your base, smelt sand in a regular furnace with fuel if glass is needed.
- Collect glass and craft panes only if the project calls for panes.
- Return to the deposit for another load if the project shortage remains.
- Sand falls when support is removed; avoid digging beneath unsupported overhangs.
- Keep ordinary sand separate from red sand when the recipe requires a specific variant.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeatable by visiting more exposed deposits, but collected sand does not replenish at the site.
Common mistakes
- Removing a block under a sand overhang: clear from the exposed upper layer.
- Using a blast furnace for glass: use a regular furnace.
- Leaving without checking inventory capacity: carry room for the blocks you plan to gather.
When to stop or switch
Stop when the project quantity is met; leave the deposit intact if you may need a nearby return route later.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.
