How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (2024)

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a white banner with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, white banners are an important decoration item in your inventory that can be used as a flag or to decorate a shield.

How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (1)

Let's explore how to make a white banner.

Supported Platforms

A white banner is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (2)Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.8)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (3)Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.2)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (4)Xbox 360Yes (TU43)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (5)Xbox OneYes (CU33)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (6)PS3Yes (1.36)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (7)PS4Yes (1.36)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (8)Wii UYes (Patch 13)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (9)Nintendo SwitchYes
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (10)Windows 10 EditionYes (1.2)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (11)Education EditionYes (1.0.21)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a White Banner in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (12)Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (13)Decoration Blocks
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (14)Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.20.6How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (15)Colored Blocks
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (16)Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.20.6How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (17)Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (18)Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.20.0How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (19)Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (20)Xbox 360TU43 - TU69How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (21)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (22)Xbox OneCU33 - CU43How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (23)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (24)Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.20.0How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (25)Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (26)PS31.36 - 1.76How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (27)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (28)PS41.36 - 1.91How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (29)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (30)PS41.14.0 - 1.20.0How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (31)Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (32)Wii UPatch 13 - Patch 38How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (33)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (34)Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (35)Decorations
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (36)Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.20.0How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (37)Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (38)Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.20.0How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (39)Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a white banner in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (40)Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.20.10How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (41)Items

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a White Banner

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a white banner:

1 Stick6 White Wool

How to craft a White Banner in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

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2. Add Items to make a White Banner

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a white banner, place 6 wool and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a white banner, it is important that the wool and stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 wool. In the second row, there should be 3 wool. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a white banner.

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Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the white banner will appear in the box to the right.

How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (46)

3. Move the White Banner to Inventory

Once you have crafted a white banner, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

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Congratulations, you have made a white banner in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (48)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (49)Java1.8 - 1.12
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (50)White Banner
(minecraft:white_banner)
16How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (51)Java1.13 - 1.20.6

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (52)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (53)PE1.2 - 1.20.80

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (54)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (55)Xbox One1.6.0 - 1.20.80

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (56)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (57)PS41.14.0 - 1.20.80

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (58)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (59)Switch1.6.0 - 1.20.80

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (60)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (61)Windows1.2 - 1.20.80

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a white banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (62)White Banner
(minecraft:banner)
1516How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (63)Education1.0.21 - 1.20.10

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for White Banner

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.6, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p white_banner 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52 and 1.20.10, the /give command for White Banner is:

/give @p banner 1 15

Things to Make with White Banners

You can use white banners to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make a Custom ShieldHow to make a Lozenge BannerHow to make a Field Masoned BannerHow to make a Per Bend BannerHow to make a Thing BannerHow to make a Pokeball BannerHow to make a Letter A BannerHow to make a Letter B BannerHow to make a Letter C BannerHow to make a Letter D BannerHow to make a Letter E BannerHow to make a Letter F BannerHow to make a Letter G BannerHow to make a Letter H BannerHow to make a Letter I BannerHow to make a Letter J Banner
How to make a Letter K BannerHow to make a Letter L BannerHow to make a Letter M BannerHow to make a Letter N BannerHow to make a Letter O BannerHow to make a Letter P BannerHow to make a Letter R BannerHow to make a Letter S BannerHow to make a Letter T BannerHow to make a Letter U BannerHow to make a Letter V BannerHow to make a Letter W BannerHow to make a Letter X BannerHow to make a Letter Y BannerHow to make a Letter Z Banner

Things to Do with White Banners

Here are some activities that you can do with white banners in Minecraft:

How to Use a Loom

Other Banners

Check out these other types of banners that you can make in Minecraft:

  • Solid Colors
  • Patterns
  • Letters

Solid Colored Banners

How to make an Orange BannerHow to make a Magenta BannerHow to make a Light Blue BannerHow to make a Yellow BannerHow to make a Lime BannerHow to make a Pink BannerHow to make a Gray BannerHow to make a Light Gray Banner
How to make a Cyan BannerHow to make a Purple BannerHow to make a Blue BannerHow to make a Brown BannerHow to make a Green BannerHow to make a Red BannerHow to make a Black Banner

Patterned Banners

How to make a Lozenge BannerHow to make a Field Masoned BannerHow to make a Per Bend Banner
How to make a Thing BannerHow to make a Pokeball BannerHow to make an Illager Banner

Letter Banners (Letters of the Alphabet)

How to make a Letter A BannerHow to make a Letter B BannerHow to make a Letter C BannerHow to make a Letter D BannerHow to make a Letter E BannerHow to make a Letter F BannerHow to make a Letter G BannerHow to make a Letter H BannerHow to make a Letter I BannerHow to make a Letter J BannerHow to make a Letter K BannerHow to make a Letter L BannerHow to make a Letter M Banner
How to make a Letter N BannerHow to make a Letter O BannerHow to make a Letter P BannerHow to make a Letter Q BannerHow to make a Letter R BannerHow to make a Letter S BannerHow to make a Letter T BannerHow to make a Letter U BannerHow to make a Letter V BannerHow to make a Letter W BannerHow to make a Letter X BannerHow to make a Letter Y BannerHow to make a Letter Z Banner
How to make a White Banner in Minecraft (2024)

FAQs

How to make a White Banner in Minecraft? ›

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a white banner, place 6 wool and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.

How to make a plain banner in Minecraft? ›

First, you'll want six wool and one stick. Go into your crafting table screen and arrange the pieces of wool with the stick in the bottom middle slot and the top six slots all occupied by wool – this will give you a plain-colored banner.

How do you make a GREY banner? ›

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a gray banner, place 6 gray wool and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.

How to get globe banner in Minecraft? ›

Trading. Globe banner pattern is obtained by trading with a master-level cartographer villager for a price of 8 emeralds.

Why can't I make a banner in Minecraft? ›

In Java Edition, the ominous banner cannot be crafted or copied because the design uses 8 patterns. In Bedrock Edition, the illager banner is a separate type that cannot be placed in a loom.

Can you dye banners in Minecraft? ›

Patterns can be added to banners using dyes. Place the dyes in the correct pattern in the crafting grid. The banner you wish to add the pattern to can go in any free slot on the grid.

How to duplicate a map in Minecraft? ›

Take the piece of paper and place it in the cartography table to turn it into an empty map. Keep that map empty by putting it in an inventory slot that you don't have on hand. Place your desired map in first, then the empty map, and the result should be the original and a copy of the same map.

How do you make a banner eye catching? ›

8 Design Tips to Create the Perfect Banner
  1. Know Your Purpose. ...
  2. Make the Banner Pop From Its Surroundings. ...
  3. Choose Colors Wisely. ...
  4. Use High-Quality Images. ...
  5. Make Text Readable From a Distance. ...
  6. Keep Text Concise. ...
  7. Make Sure Large Banners Have a Clear Focal Point. ...
  8. Use Quality Materials.
Mar 21, 2019

How do you make white in Minecraft? ›

White dye in Minecraft can be crafted using one bonemeal or one lily of the valley flower.

How do you get the globe banner pattern in Minecraft? ›

Trading. Globe banner pattern is obtained by trading with a master-level cartographer villager for a price of 8 emeralds.

How to dye wool in Minecraft? ›

For example, dying wool is a snap in Minecraft. Just place white wool and a dye in a crafting grid. Dying sheep is also pretty easy, if you can get them to hold still. You can even breed colored sheep for a single color or get a new one.

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