To make a picture frame in Minecraft, which is officially called an item frame, you need just two materials: leather and sticks.
Making an item frame is a simple crafting process that allows you to display various items, including maps that function like pictures, on blocks.
Crafting an Item Frame (Picture Frame)
The process involves using a crafting table, which provides access to a 3x3 crafting grid.
- Open Your Crafting Table: Right-click on a crafting table to open the crafting interface.
- Access the 3x3 Grid: You will see a crafting area with a 3x3 grid on the left side of the interface.
- Place Materials: As the reference states, to make an item frame, place 1 leather and 8 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid. It is crucial that the materials are placed in the correct pattern.
The Crafting Recipe Pattern
The pattern required for an item frame is specific:
- Place the leather in the exact center square of the 3x3 grid.
- Place a stick in every other square surrounding the leather.
Here's a visual representation of the required pattern:
| Stick | Stick | Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Stick | Leather | Stick |
| Stick | Stick | Stick |
You need 8 sticks and 1 leather arranged in this way.
Once the materials are placed in this pattern, the item frame (your picture frame) will appear in the result slot on the right side of the crafting interface.
Materials Needed Summary
- 1x Leather: Obtained from cows, mooshrooms, hoglins, or horses.
- 8x Sticks: Crafted from wood planks or obtained from trees/bushes.
Simply drag the crafted item frame from the result slot into your inventory. You can then place it on any solid block and right-click on it while holding an item (like a map, weapon, tool, or food) to display that item.
