Clay generates in the grass and the dirt of areas with a rainfall value of at least 500. Clay deposits range from 4 to 30 blocks wide, and 2 to 6 blocks deep. Breaking the clay block with a shovel will yield one to three clay items.
Clay is relatively common but can be covered in grass, making it difficult to spot the striped texture. Clay deposits that are underneath the grass will be marked with Golden Rod flowers , for easier visibility. Alternatively, the Player can search under the water near a river, lake, or ocean; because grass cannot grow underwater, so the striped texture is exposed. Ravines can also cut through a patch of dirt containing clay, exposing the stripes.
Usage
Clay is primarily used in the creation of Pottery. Clay objects are created using an interface similar to knapping. To open this interface, right-click with a stack of 5 or more clay.
Note: Some of these molds may have slightly different patterns; moving the entire pattern 1 block left, right, up , or down. However it is important to keep the outer border intact whenever possible.
Axe Mold
Chisel Mold
Hammer Mold
Hoe Mold
Javelin Mold
Knife Mold
Mace Mold
Pickaxe Mold
Prospector's Pick Mold
Saw Mold
Shovel Mold
Sword Mold
Scythe Mold
Blowpipe
Trowel
Clay Tiles
Spindle
Clay can be crafted with a Stick to produce a clay Spindle
Both clay and clay grass blocks are not affected by gravity, meaning that it is possible to dig into the side of a clay deposit to make a small starting shelter.
Gallery
Clay deposit on a hillside with golden rod flowers.
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, for easier visibility. Alternatively, the Player can search under the water near a river, lake, or ocean; because grass cannot grow underwater, so the striped texture is exposed. Ravines can also cut through a patch of dirt containing clay, exposing the stripes.
Clay deposit on a hillside with golden rod flowers.