In contrast to the regular Java and Bedrock editions, the Minecraft Education Edition adds special crafting features. The Glow Stick, an intriguing light source that replicates its real-world counterpart, is one of these unique products. Everything you need to know about making and utilizing glow sticks in Minecraft Education Edition will be covered in this guide.
What Are Glow Sticks in Minecraft Education Edition?
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| How to craft a glow stick in Minecraft Education Edition using polyethylene, hydrogen peroxide, luminol, and dye. |
Glow sticks are temporary light sources available only in Minecraft Education Edition. They cannot be used as permanent light sources and have a shorter lifespan than lanterns or torches. Rather, players can shake them to activate them, which will cause them to glow briefly before they go out.
How to Craft a Glow Stick
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| Minecraft Education Edition's compound creator interface is used for crafting polyethylene, hydrogen peroxide, and luminol. |
Crafting a glow stick requires players to use the compound creator to mix various chemical elements into compounds. Here’s what you need:
Required Materials
To craft a glow stick, you’ll need the following elements:
1. Polyethylene (C₂H₄) – Six units
- Made by combining ten carbon atoms and twenty hydrogen atoms.
2. Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) – One unit
- Made by combining two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
3. Luminol (C₈H₇N₃O₂) – One unit
- Created by mixing eight carbon atoms, seven hydrogen atoms, three nitrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms.
4. Dye (Any Color) – One unit
- Determines the glow stick’s color.
Crafting Steps
Once you have all the required compounds, follow these steps:
- Open the crafting table in creative mode.
- Place polyethylene in both the left and right columns.
- Put hydrogen peroxide in the center column.
- Add luminol to the bottom of the middle column.
- Place the dye of your choice in the center slot.
- Craft the glow stick, and it will appear in your inventory.
How to Use a Glow Stick
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| A player activates a glow stick in Minecraft Education Edition by shaking it to make it glow. |
Using a glow stick in Minecraft Education Edition is simple and realistic. Follow these steps to activate it:
- Select the glow stick from your inventory.
- Right-click (PC) or tap (mobile/console) to “crack” it.
- The glow stick will start glowing, and a durability bar will appear beneath it.
- It will remain lit for a limited time before disappearing.
Key Features of Glow Sticks
- It cannot be placed as a light source.
- No animation for activation, but it bounces slightly when used.
- Durability-based lifespan—It slowly dims over time.
- Cannot be enchanted with Unbreaking or Mending.
- Different colors are available, but black and light gray glow sticks appear similar to the red version.
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| Various glow stick colors are available in Minecraft Education Edition, including red, blue, green, and yellow. |
Glow sticks in Minecraft Education Edition provide an exciting way to explore chemistry within the game. They are a fun and instructive way to learn about chemical reactions, despite their transient nature. A must-try project if you are searching for a unique light source is making and using glow sticks!
