How To Make Redstone Torches?

BySami Ahmed

Redstone is a very essential component in the game that can be used to make a number of items. One such essential item is a Redstone Torch, that features Redstone as its basic ingredient. These torches are used as power sources in the game and their method of crafting is quite easy too.

Redstone Torches

Although a number of other power sources are used in the game, the aforementioned is considered the best since it is highly customizable. Following is a step by step guide on how to make Redstone Torches in the game 

Materials required to make Redstone Torches 

Following are the basic ingredients required to make a Redstone Torch in Minecraft

  • A Stick
  • A piece of Redstone dust

Redstone Dust can easily be obtained by mining its ore which can be found present in Minecraft’s overworld (See where to find redstone). Secondly, getting a stick is not that much of an arduous task at all as all you have to do is to place two wooden planks next to each other in a vertical manner in the crafting table. These wooden planks may be of any wood as there’s no specification. 

Recipe to craft Redstone Torches 

Hopping onto crafting a Redstone Torch in the game, it must be noticed that the method is quite simple and easy. All the player has to do is to place Redstone dust over the sticks in the crafting area. Using 1 stick and 1 Redstone dust will grant you a single Redstone Torch. Make sure that the Redstone dust is placed on the grid above the sticks. 

Uses of Redstone Torch in Minecraft 

Redstone Torch is used for varied purposes in the game but most importantly, it is used for powering up various items. Not only this, these torches can also be used to make a number of other items in the game. Redstone Torches can be utilized to make Redstone Comparators which is a device used to maintain and analyze the signals. Activator Rail is another item that can be crafted using these torches which are a source of boosting up Minecraft. 

FAQs 

How do you make a Redstone Torch turn on and off?

A lever is used to turn these torches on and off. A stick and a cobblestone is required in order to craft a Lever. 

How do you make a Redstone torch flash?

Placing a block of Redstone Dust over a Redstone Torch would enable it to flash on and off. 

Why does the Redstone torch burn out?

Redstone torches normally burn out in the game when they are constantly powered and de powered for more than 8 times in the time duration of 60 game ticks or three seconds in real life.