A loom in Minecraft lets you create banner designs through a visual interface. Banners can identify rooms, mark paths or give your base a recognisable style. Before collecting lots of dye, choose a small colour palette and plan one sample to check from a distance.
Craft the loom and add a banner
The basic loom recipe uses two wooden planks and two pieces of string. Check the arrangement in your recipe book, craft the block and place it where you can use it. Add a banner and dye to see the available designs. Some options also need a banner pattern item. Build the design in layers, beginning with a simple background and adding details that remain visible.
Design banners with a purpose
- Choose contrasting colours so the main shape is easy to recognise.
- Assign a colour to each area when banners serve as signs.
- Save enough materials to repeat the design at other entrances.
- Check the finished banner against the walls and lighting around it.
A useful banner does not need a complicated drawing or many layers. For a storage room or trail marker, a clear shape often works better. Keep a reference of the colour order if you want matching banners later.
Learn more: Official article about the loom.