How do you make glowing signs in Minecraft?

In Minecraft, creating glowing signs is a cool way to add extra brightness to your builds, making signs more noticeable, especially in dark areas. To make a glowing sign, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Using Glow Ink Sacs (Java Edition 1.17 and later)

Glow Ink Sacs were introduced in Minecraft 1.17, and they can be used to make signs glow without the need for additional light sources.

Steps to Create a Glowing Sign Using Glow Ink Sacs:

1. Obtain Glow Ink Sacs:

   • Glow Ink Sacs drop when you kill a Glow Squid. These mobs spawn in the water, usually in dark areas or during the night in caves.
   • After killing a Glow Squid, it will drop a Glow Ink Sac.

2. Place Your Sign:

   • Create your sign as you normally would (using any type of wooden planks for a Wooden Sign, or any other material that can form a sign).
   • Write your desired text on the sign.

3. Apply Glow Ink Sac to the Sign:

   • Hold the Glow Ink Sac in your hand.
   • Right-click (Java) or **press the corresponding button on Bedrock Edition) on the sign while holding the Glow Ink Sac.
   • This will cause the sign to glow, and the text will become illuminated in a neon-like effect.

Important Notes:

• The glow will persist as long as the sign is not broken.
• Glow Ink Sacs can be used on multiple signs, but you need to apply the sac to each sign individually.

Method 2: Using Commands (For Custom Builds and Advanced Players)

If you're using commands for custom builds, such as in Adventure Maps or Mapmaking, you can make signs appear as glowing objects using NBT tags. This method requires command blocks or the use of commands directly.

Steps to Create a Glowing Sign with Commands:

You can use the /summon command to create a glowing sign. Here's how:

1. Open the Chat Window.

2. Enter this command:

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   /summon minecraft:armor_stand ~ ~ ~ {Invisible:1,NoGravity:1,Glowing:1}

   This command summons an invisible, glowing Armor Stand that can act like a sign.

   • The Glowing:1 tag ensures that the armor stand will glow.

Method 3: Using Light Sources Around Signs

While not technically a "glowing sign," you can also create a glowing effect for signs by placing light sources around them. This works well when you want a sign to be lit up but without using the glowing effect directly.

Steps:

1. Place a sign as usual.
2. Surround the sign with Glowstone, Sea Lanterns, or Jack o' Lanterns to illuminate the area.
3. The sign will glow due to the light surrounding it, creating an effect similar to a glowing sign.

Conclusion

In Minecraft, glowing signs are best achieved using Glow Ink Sacs, which make the text on a sign glow. This method is simple and effective for creating glowing text, especially for decorative purposes or maps. If you're working with more advanced methods like commands or light sources, you can create even more complex glowing effects.

Let me know if you need more help with creating glowing signs or other creative builds in Minecraft!