How To Make Scaffolding In Minecraft (And Use It)

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make scaffolding in Minecraft!

Minecraft scaffolding is used to help players reach high places, which comes in handy when building, and it can reduce fall damage.

How To Make Scaffolding Video Tutorial

In this video, watch as we show you how to make scaffolding using the Minecraft scaffolding recipe. Plus, we show you how to use scaffolding in the game!

Available Platforms

Edition	Platform	Available
Java Edition	Windows, Mac & Linux PC's	Yes
Bedrock Edition	Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
Education Edition	Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
PlayStation Edition	PlayStation 3 & 4	Yes

Materials Needed To Make Scaffolding

• 6 Bamboo
• 1 String

Steps To Make Minecraft Scaffolding

1. Open Your Crafting Menu

To craft scaffolding, you first must open your crafting table in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as the image below.

2. Add The Scaffolding Ingredients To The Menu

In the crafting table, add the 6 bamboo and 1 string to the grid.

You must add both items to the grid exactly as shown in the image below. In the 1st row place down 1 bamboo in the 1st box, 1 string in the 2nd box, and 1 bamboo in the 3rd box. In the 2nd row place down 1 bamboo in the 1st box and 1 bamboo in the 3rd box. In the last row place down 1 bamboo in the 1st box and 1 bamboo in the 3rd box. This is the Minecraft scaffolding recipe.

After you've added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you'll notice 6 scaffolding in the box on the right.

3. Move The Scaffolding To Your Inventory

Now, simply drag the scaffolding down to your inventory so you can use them.

You're done! Minecraft scaffolding is used to help players reach high places, which comes in handy when building, and it can reduce fall damage.

Minecraft Scaffolding Command

You can also use a Give Command to make scaffolding in Minecraft. The scaffolding command is available in the following game editions:

• Java Edition
• Pocket Edition
• Xbox One
• Nintendo Switch
• Windows 10 Edition
• Education Edition

To run the scaffolding command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.

Java Edition 1.13 and higher scaffolding command

/give @p scaffolding 1

Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, Switch, Win 10, Education Edition

/give @p scaffolding 1 0

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