# Minecraft firework crafting guide

[Firework Rockets](/items/firework-rocket.md) use [Paper](/items/paper.md) and [Gunpowder](/items/gunpowder.md). [Firework Stars](/items/firework-star.md) add explosion effects.

## Craft [Firework Rocket](https://crafting.recipes/items/firework-rocket.md)

Editions: java.

**Output:** 3 × [Firework Rocket](https://crafting.recipes/items/firework-rocket.md)

### Ingredients

- 1 × [Paper](https://crafting.recipes/items/paper.md)
- 1 × [Gunpowder](https://crafting.recipes/items/gunpowder.md)

### Instructions

1. Combine Paper with 1–3 Gunpowder to make 3 rockets.
2. More gunpowder means a longer flight.
3. Add Firework Stars if you want explosions.
4. Take 3 [Firework Rocket](https://crafting.recipes/items/firework-rocket.md) from the result slot.

## Flight and explosions

The amount of gunpowder changes flight duration. A firework star carries its colors and explosion properties into a rocket.

Open the [rocket](/items/firework-rocket.md) or [star](/items/firework-star.md) recipe to explore their ingredients. Check the output when combining custom effects.