In Minecraft, Chains are essential for decorating your base. From the Overworld to the Nether, or End, Chains can be used for hanging up lights, blocks, dispensers, or traps to add extra detail – so if you want to delve into detailing your dwellings, this is the way to start.
Minecraft – How to Craft Chains
To make Chains in Minecraft, you will first need to obtain the following items:
- Raw Iron x2
- Crafting Table x1
- Furnace x1
- Furnace Fuel (Wood, Coal, Charcoal, Lava Bucket, or Dried Kelp Block)
Once you’re ready to start crafting, you will need to make sure you have your Furnace on hand. In addition to this, you’ll need your two pieces of Raw Iron, and some fuel for your Furnace, then you’ll be ready to start the smelting process.

You will now need to use your Furnace to smelt the Raw Iron and turn it into Iron Ingots by using any of the fuel sources previously listed. Once you have gained the Iron Ingots from the Furnace, it’s time to move over to your crafting table.
Once you’ve set up at your Crafting Table, you can begin crafting the materials needed for the final steps of making a Chain. This process has been explained in full below:
Chains Crafting Process in Minecraft
With use of the Crafting Table, you will need to turn one of your Iron Ingots into Iron Nuggets. This can be achieved by putting one of your ingots into the center of the crafting grid.

Now all you have to do is put two Iron Nuggets and your last Iron Ingot in the 9×9 crafting grid, as pictured in the screenshot below. This will successfully create a Chain, so be sure to stock up on the required materials if you’re wanting to craft them in bulk.

Best Ways to Use Chains in Minecraft
There are multiple ways to use Chains in Minecraft. From hanging lanterns to building castle drawbridges, here are some of the best ways to make use of this item.
- Support Platforms
- Hang Signs
- Suspend Bells or Lanterns
- Create Bridges
That’s it for making Chains in Minecraft. Now that you know this process, you can go ahead and craft as many Chains as your heart desires, then get straight to decorating your beloved base.

