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Fountains are beautiful decorations in Minecraft and add another level of beauty to builds such as mansions. This guide will teach you how to build a fountain.
Steps
Build a basic fountain. There are many different ways to design a fountain: this is one of the simplest designs.
Decide which blocks will be the edge of your fountain. This can be any block of your choice.- One of the more popular block choices is the stone slab, as it provides a nice lip around the water, but you can use any block you wish.
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Make a 5x5 square base.
Take out the corner blocks, for a more circular look.
Dig out the 3x3 area inside of the base.
Replace the dirt on the bottom and sides with the block of your choice. For this demonstration, Glowstone blocks will be used.
Build a column of blocks in the center of the fountain. Make it whatever height you choose.
Get a bucket of water and right-click the top of the column.
Enjoy your basic fountain.
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Build your own fountain. So you have the basic fountain down right? So why not expand it and make it your own. These steps will help you add some variety to your fountain.
Decide what shape you want your fountain to be. It can be anything from a hexagon, to amoeba shape.
Choose how tall you want it to be.
Think about how many tiers and "spouts" that you want. This is once again infinitely expandable.
Decide whether to make the fountain shallow or deep.
Be creative. There are so many different designs to think about. See what you can come up with
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- QuestionCan I make a lava fountain?
Community AnswerYes. Make a 12 by 12 hole and stack some bricks. Put some lava on top of the bricks and some on the bottom. - QuestionCan I make waterfalls in Minecraft?
Community AnswerFind a hill and dig out some at the top. Fill the hole with water (or lava if you like), and make sure it flows down the hill. - QuestionCan U use any type of slab?Community AnswerYes. You can also decorate it however you want. The possibilities are endless!
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Tips
- You can use lava instead of water, though it is much more dangerous.Thanks
- Experiment with different types of fountains.Thanks
- You can also alternate blocks for a cool design.Thanks
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- Use glass as a pillar instead of stone or brick to make it more believable that the water is spouting out of the ground.
- Most fountain designs are based on the fountains you can find in strongholds.
- You can decorate it with any blocks you want, be creative!
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Warnings
- If you play on multi-player, griefers may ruin your fountain by switching water with lava and changing the material of your fountain.Thanks
- Handling lava is dangerous: bring a bucket of water in case you fall in your own lava fountain, then right-click the water bucket.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Minecraft
- Some kind of solid material
- A bucket of water
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