Glow Ink Sac — Minecraft block

Glow Ink Sac

Glow Ink Sac drops from Glow Squids and makes sign text or item frames glow in the dark.

Block ID minecraft:glow_ink_sac
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Glow Ink Sac is a Minecraft item dropped by Glow Squids that makes sign text and item frames glow in the dark. Glow Ink Sac was added in Minecraft 1.17 'Caves & Cliffs Part I' on June 8, 2021, and works in both Java and Bedrock editions. Players obtain Glow Ink Sac by killing Glow Squids, which spawn in dark underwater areas at light level 0, typically at Y=30 or below in any biome. Each Glow Squid drops 1-3 Glow Ink Sacs when killed with a sword, trident, or bow. Glow Ink Sac has two main uses: right-clicking any sign or hanging sign with Glow Ink Sac causes the text to glow with an outline visible in the dark, and combining one Glow Ink Sac with an Item Frame on a crafting table produces a Glow Item Frame that highlights the framed item. Glow Ink Sac itself does not emit any light when placed or held; it only enables glow effects on signs and item frames. Applying a regular black Ink Sac to a glowing sign reverts the text to plain non-glowing form. Glow Ink Sac is fully renewable because Glow Squids respawn naturally in dark water.

Guide

How to get Glow Ink Sac in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Find dark water

    Dive into ocean, river, or cave water at Y=30 or below where the light level is 0.

  2. 2

    Locate Glow Squids

    Glow Squids spawn in groups of 2-4 and emit a soft cyan glow that is visible underwater.

  3. 3

    Kill the Glow Squid

    Attack with a sword, trident, or bow; each Glow Squid drops 1-3 Glow Ink Sacs on death.

  4. 4

    Glow a sign or hanging sign

    Right-click any placed sign with the Glow Ink Sac to make its text glow with a visible outline.

  5. 5

    Craft a Glow Item Frame

    Combine 1 Item Frame and 1 Glow Ink Sac in a crafting table to make a Glow Item Frame.

Tip

Apply a regular black Ink Sac to a glowing sign to revert its text back to plain non-glowing form.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Glow Squids?

Glow Squids spawn in dark water at light level 0, usually at Y=30 or below, in any biome including ocean, river, and underground lakes.

Does Glow Ink Sac emit light when placed?

No. Glow Ink Sac itself does not emit any light. It only makes sign text and Glow Item Frames visually glow.

How do you make a sign glow?

Place a sign, then right-click it while holding a Glow Ink Sac. The text gains a glowing outline that stays visible in the dark.

Can you remove the glow from a sign?

Yes. Right-click the glowing sign with a regular black Ink Sac to revert the text to its normal non-glowing state.

Is Glow Ink Sac in Java and Bedrock?

Yes, Glow Ink Sac is available in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition since the 1.17 update with identical mechanics.

Which Minecraft version added Glow Ink Sac?

Glow Ink Sac was added in Minecraft 1.17 'Caves & Cliffs Part I', released on June 8, 2021.

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