How to Make a Pool in Minecraft

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Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Want to add a pool into your Minecraft world? Digging the pool is the easy part, but when it comes time to fill it with water, things can get a little tricky. Luckily, you can construct your pool in such as way that it does most of the work for you. See Step 1 below to learn how.

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Filling pools can be difficult, but with this method you can quickly fill a pool of any depth, as long as it is all the same depth. The bottom of the pool will need to be level, but the shape of the pool can be anything you'd like.
After the pool has been dug, add a layer across the entire surface one block deep into the pool. Make this new layer out of something easy to break such as dirt.

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Use your bucket and start filling in the top layer with water. Water will flow from the source blocks you place, so you won't need to fill in each block. As you fill, you might notice some currents appearing. These are caused by the lack of water source blocks nearby, and can be fixed by placing a water source on the block the current is originating from.
Once the top layer has been filled with water and there are no currents, you can dig out the layer of dirt. The water will begin filling the lower part of the pool, and you won't have to worry about it flowing correctly.
Once your pool is complete, you can add the finishing touches to make it a truly relaxing place. Add a cobblestone border around it to give it a professional look. Place some trees for shade, torches for light, and maybe even build a diving board!

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What's the point of making the dirt layer if we are going to destroy it and the water will fill it up anyways?

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That is so that the water can be placed all around the pool. If your pool is one block deep, you can skip that step.

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How do I build a working diving board?

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Slime blocks and upward pistons can be used to simulate the jumping action of a diving board.

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Does water come through wool?

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You can scoop up water from a water source like an ocean. If you put down a 2x2 square of water you have an unlimited water source. So, to answer your question, no, water does not come through wool.

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It is not possible to create a pool of lava without ugly currents. The best thing to do for a cool lava effect is to create a glass ceiling with a lava pool above it. The bottom of the lava block does not flow.

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Another way is to make the shape of your pool but only make it one block deep for now. Fill it up with water until the currents disappear, then dig it as deep as you like. You may also level the pool to your liking. Enjoy!

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You can put glazed terracotta or prismarine on the bottom of your pool for a nice effect.

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be careful if you go near the pool. If you are using it to raise guardians and ender guardians, you want to put glass over the top!
Bathtubs are just smaller pools! Create a 4x4 square and fill it with water, about 2 or 3 blocks deep, and voilà! Bathtub!

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