How to change the color of armor: all the best methods in Minecraft

In games where creativity and innovation are the main weapons, self-expression plays a huge role. This is especially true for the great project from Mojang Studios. Of course, when venturing out to conquer yet another world alone, your creativity only needs to please yourself. Villagers don't care about your appearance: what matters most is that the player is satisfied with their look.

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In multiplayer, things are different. Appearance plays a key role and is sometimes even regulated by the rules of some servers. For example, the color of the character's clothing may be important. You can change the palette without using mods. How do you do it? Let's explain.

Dyes

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First, you need to collect dyes. We have a detailed guide on all dyes, so users can handle this without any problem. 

Briefly, the gamer can find colored powder almost anywhere. Mainly, flowers in forests and fields will be the source. In deserts, there are cacti, and in winter biomes, special plants. Even skeletons will be useful, so remember to collect bones.

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Once everything is ready, you can start dyeing. However, the process varies depending on the game version.

How to dye leather armor in Minecraft Java Edition?

For the most common version, the procedure is quite simple. With dyes in hand, you only need to get leather armor, as it’s the only type that can be dyed. Leather for crafting is easy to obtain: players can get it from cows if they tame them. There's also a chance the item drops from chests.

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Next, create a full set of armor using the crafting table. To give it a unique color, you don't need a separate workbench or tailor's workshop. Simply place the clothing item and dye in the crafting grid.

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Done! Now you can head out to your fashion show.

How to dye leather armor in Minecraft Bedrock Edition?

Here, the process is like a true ritual. It's a bit more complex but quite realistic. Powder alone isn't enough; you need actual paint.

Start by creating a container. Craft a bucket and a cauldron. You'll need to gather iron ingots, but it's a small sacrifice for beauty.

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Great, now you can start the task. Place the cauldron and fill it with water using the bucket. Then add the dye. You'll immediately see the water change color. It looks like a fantastic soup, but don't eat it. Finally, add the armor piece to the cauldron.

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The dyeing process is complete! It wasn't difficult and was quite fun. That's the whole process. 

Now you know how to dye armor in Minecraft. Put on stylish armor and head out on adventure!

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