Horizontal Bamboo Sticks
A simple datapack for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4 that adds an alternative recipe for crafting sticks from bamboo.
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Features Adds a new horizontal crafting recipe: 2 Bamboo → 1 Stick Does not remove or modify any vanilla recipes. Lightweight and multiplayer-friendly. Works with existing worlds. Recipe
[Bamboo] [Bamboo] → Stick
Compatibility Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4 Datapack only (no mods required) Why?
In vanilla Minecraft, bamboo can be crafted into sticks only when placed vertically. This datapack adds a horizontal recipe for players who prefer a more intuitive crafting layout and improved quality of life.
Installation Download the datapack. Place the ZIP file in your world's datapacks folder. Run /reload or re-enter the world. Enjoy the new recipe!
Made for players who want small quality-of-life improvements without changing vanilla gameplay.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
- Downloads as BambooSticks_1.21.4.zip
- Download size: 1 KB
- Download link checked 14 Sept 2026 — working
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