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Glow Sticks Wiki & Guide

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Adds colored glow sticks that emit light, including creative-only variants in many hues.

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Contents (5)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Blocks
  4. Frequently asked questions

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Choosing and Collecting Different Glow Stick ColorsUnderstanding Color Variety Glow sticks come in all sixteen vanilla Minecraft dye colors. Each color has a distinct…How to Craft and Activate a Glow StickFinding the Right Recipe Glow sticks come in sixteen different colors, and each color has its own unique crafting…Lighting Underwater Areas with Glow SticksWhy Glow Sticks Work Underwater Unlike torches and many other light sources, activated glow sticks continue to emit…Using Glow Sticks to Explore Dark Caves and PitsPreparing for Exploration Craft several glow sticks in different colors before heading into dark areas. Having…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

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Blocks

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Creative Glow Stick (amber)Creative Glow Stick (aqua)Creative Glow Stick (beige)Creative Glow Stick (black)Creative Glow Stick (blue)Creative Glow Stick (brown)Creative Glow Stick (coral)Creative Glow Stick (cyan)Creative Glow Stick (forest)Creative Glow Stick (ginger)Creative Glow Stick (gray)Creative Glow Stick (green)Creative Glow Stick (indigo)Creative Glow Stick (light blue)Creative Glow Stick (light gray)Creative Glow Stick (lime)Creative Glow Stick (magenta)Creative Glow Stick (maroon)Creative Glow Stick (mint)Creative Glow Stick (navy)Creative Glow Stick (olive)Creative Glow Stick (orange)Creative Glow Stick (pink)Creative Glow Stick (purple)

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make my first glow stick?
Glow stick recipes vary by color, so check Just Enough Items (JEI) to see the crafting recipe for the color you want. Once crafted, you'll have an inactive glow stick that you can activate by using it (right-click).
How do I activate a glow stick?
Right-click while holding the glow stick in your hand to activate it. Once activated, it will begin emitting light and you can throw it by right-clicking again.
Can I pick up a glow stick after I throw it?
Yes, you can pick up thrown glow sticks just like any other item. They will continue glowing until they despawn with normal item despawn rules.
Do Glow Sticks work underwater?
Yes, glow sticks emit light even when submerged in water, making them ideal for lighting up underwater caves and structures.
How far can I throw a glow stick?
Glow sticks can be thrown long distances, allowing you to light up areas far away without having to travel there yourself.
Can I get all 16 dye colors as Glow Sticks?
Yes, the mod includes glow sticks in all sixteen vanilla dye colors, each with its own crafting recipe.
Do Glow Sticks give off the same amount of light?
All glow sticks emit a decent amount of light regardless of color, so choose your color based on preference rather than brightness.
What happens if I throw a glow stick into a deep pit?
The glow stick will fall and continue emitting light, allowing you to see how deep the pit is and what's at the bottom.
Can I reuse a glow stick?
Once activated and thrown, a glow stick will continue glowing until it despawns; you cannot deactivate it to reuse it later.
Do I need Just Enough Items to use this mod?
JEI is not required to use glow sticks, but it's strongly recommended since crafting recipes vary by color and would be tedious to look up otherwise.