Sand

See also: Black Sand

Sand is an alternate block to dirt for the surface of the world.

Sand
Sand
Category
Use
Tool	Spade
Stackable	Yes (99)

"Life's a beach."

Appearance

Sand is a mottled yellow color.

Where Found

Sand can be found in desert biomes or beaches near some bodies of water. Small deposits can be found almost anywhere above bedrock. It can also be found in place of dirt across the top of some floating islands.

It is best harvested using a spade, although there is no loss associated with using anything else. A gold spade will produce occasional bonuses.

Starting in version 1.6, an electric press can convert gravel into sand.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Electric Press Gravel [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Sand Quantity 1 {{{Qty2}}} {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 1

Rush Cost 4 Double-Time 2

Crafting

Sand can be processed in a kiln or electric kiln to make glass.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Kiln or Electric Kiln Sand [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Glass Quantity 1 {{{Qty2}}} {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 1

Rush Cost 2 Double-Time 1

When combined with pig iron at a press, black sand is created.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Lvl. 1 Press Sand Pig Iron [[]] [[]] [[]] Black Sand Quantity 1 3 {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 1

Rush Cost 8 Double-Time 4

Sand can also be smelted with black sand in an electric furnace to make a silicon ingot.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Electric Furnace Sand Black Sand [[]] [[]] [[]] Silicon Ingot Quantity 5 5 {{{Qty3}}} {{{Qty4}}} {{{Qty5}}} 1

Rush Cost 10 Double-Time 5

Sand can also be used to craft plaster at a builder's bench.

Location Input Item 1 Input Item 2 Input Item 3 Input Item 4 Input Item 5 Crafted Output + + + + = Lvl. 1 Builder's Bench Crushed Limestone Sand Yak Shavings Bucket Of Water [[]] Plaster Quantity 1 1 1 1 {{{Qty5}}} 10

Rush Cost 8 Double-Time 4

Notes

Like most blocks, sand remains where it's placed even if all support under it is removed.

It's possible to farm some plants in sand instead of dirt. This is possible with cacti, coconut trees, and flax.

Gallery

• 

  Sand in HD