Minecraft offers endless possibilities for creative building and world-design. Adding functional and aesthetically pleasing elements like a lecturn elevates your builds to the next level. This guide will walk you through crafting a lectern in Minecraft, covering different design approaches and answering common questions.
What is a Lectern in Minecraft?
A lecturn is a block used to store and display written books. Unlike just placing a book on a block, a lecturn allows other players to read the book's contents. It's a perfect addition to libraries, classrooms, or any area where you want to showcase information or stories within your Minecraft world.
Materials Needed to Craft a Minecraft Lectern
To craft a lecturn, you'll need the following items:
- 3 Oak Wood Planks: Obtained by crafting Oak Logs into planks in a crafting table. Any type of wood plank can work, but oak is the most common.
- 2 Bookshelves: Each bookshelf requires 6 wooden planks and 3 books. This means you'll need a total of 12 wooden planks and 6 books for two bookshelves.
- 1 Book: Made using 3 paper and 1 leather. Paper is crafted from sugar cane, and leather is obtained from killing cows, horses, or donkeys.
Crafting a Lectern Step-by-Step
- Gather your materials: Collect the necessary oak wood planks, books, and leather to craft the bookshelves and the final lectern.
- Craft Bookshelves: Open your crafting table and arrange the wooden planks and books in the appropriate pattern to craft two bookshelves.
- Craft the Lectern: Now, open your crafting table and arrange the materials as follows: Place the two bookshelves side-by-side in the second row (middle two slots) of the crafting grid. Place a single oak wood plank directly above them in the top middle slot. This forms the lectern.
How to Use a Lectern
Once you've crafted a lectern, place it down in your world. You can then right-click on it to open the interface. This will allow you to place a written book into the lectern. Any player can then right-click on the lectern to read the book. You can only place one written book in a lectern at a time. Replacing a book removes the previous one.
Can I use different types of wood planks?
Yes! While the crafting recipe specifies oak wood planks, you can substitute them with any type of wood plank—dark oak, birch, jungle, acacia, spruce, or even warped or crimson planks for a different aesthetic. The functionality remains the same.
What can I write in a book to display on the lectern?
You can write anything you want in a book! Use it for stories, recipes, rules for your server, maps, or anything else you can think of. The possibilities are endless!
Where should I place my lectern?
Consider the location and overall design of your Minecraft build. Lecturns look great in libraries, classrooms, town halls, or even as a decorative piece in a personal study or office. Strategic placement enhances the ambiance and purpose of the area.
Are there different types of lecterns?
While there isn't a variety of different lectern types within the base Minecraft game, you can certainly alter the appearance using different types of wood and incorporating additional decorative blocks around it.
By following these steps, you can successfully craft and utilize a lectern in Minecraft, adding a touch of sophistication and functionality to your world. Remember to get creative with its placement and the content of the books you display!
