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How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

In Minecraft, you can personalize your look by dyeing leather armor in up to 16 vibrant colors using natural dyes made from flowers, ores, or plants. This guide covers both Java and Bedrock Edition methods.

How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

๐ŸŽจ What You Can Dye

Only leather armor can be dyed. This includes:

  • Leather Helmet
  • Leather Chestplate
  • Leather Leggings
  • Leather Boots

You can also dye other items like beds, banners, wool, signs, candles, shulker boxes, and more using similar dye materials.

How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

๐Ÿงฑ How To Get Leather Armor

You can get leather armor by:

  • Crafting it using leather from cows
  • Looting it from zombie villagers
  • Finding it in dungeon or shipwreck chests
  • Trading with leatherworker villagers (not recommended due to rare emerald cost)

๐Ÿงช Crafting Dyes

There are 16 base dyes, each with unique sources:

ColorSource
RedPoppies, roses, red tulips, beetroot
GreenSmelted cactus
Light GrayAzure bluet, oxeye daisy, white tulip
PinkPink tulip, peony
LimeSea pickles + white dye
YellowDandelions, sunflowers
Light BlueBlue orchid + white dye
MagentaLilacs, alliums, or mixed dyes
OrangeRed + yellow dye or orange tulips
BlueLapis lazuli, cornflowers
BrownCocoa beans (jungle only)
BlackInk sacs, wither roses
WhiteBone meal, lily of the valley
PurpleRed + blue dye
CyanBlue + green dye
GrayWhite + black dye

๐ŸŒผ Tip: Flower forests are great for collecting various flower-based dyes!


๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ How To Dye Armor in Java Edition

  1. Open a Crafting Table
  2. Place your leather armor in one slot
  3. Add the dye in another slot
  4. Retrieve your colored armor
How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

โœ”๏ธ You can mix dyes to create custom shades

How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

๐Ÿชฃ How To Dye Armor in Bedrock Edition

  1. Craft a Cauldron (7 iron ingots)
  2. Craft a Bucket (3 iron ingots) and fill it with water
  3. Place the Cauldron and fill it with water
  4. Add your dye to the water
  5. Tap the cauldron with your leather armor
How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)
How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)
How To Dye Armor in Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)

๐Ÿ“Œ To change colors, replace the dyed water with new water and dye.


๐Ÿงผ How To Remove Dye

  • Java Edition: Place armor in a crafting table with a water bucket
  • Bedrock Edition: Tap a cauldron with clear water while holding the armor

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Updated on June 20, 2025
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