Want to know how to make a Minecraft armor stand? The unique wooden item can is used to hold armour in the sandbox game, saving chest space while looking pretty darn nice – after all, you need somewhere to hang up your armour after a long day of slaying creepers and zombies.

Armour stands can also be used to display carved pumpkins or the heads taken from defeated Minecraft mobs. They also act as an entity, meaning they can be pushed and pulled by Minecraft pistons for some incredibly creative results. Whatever you use them for, here’s how to create an armor stand using the Minecraft smooth stone slab recipe and simple sticks.

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