How to Make Paint in 7 Days to Die

Paint is an essential cosmetic resource in 7 Days to Die that allows you to customize the appearance of your base while maintaining the structural integrity of higher-tier blocks. This guide walks you through the complete process of obtaining paint, from gathering the necessary ingredients to crafting your first batch at the chemistry station.

Paint Crafting Requirements

To make paint in 7 Days to Die, you’ll need specific ingredients. The crafting recipe requires:

10 water

1 chrysanthemum

You can check any crafting recipe by typing the item name in your inventory to see exactly what materials are needed.

Finding Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are the key ingredient you’ll need to locate. These flowers are exclusively found in forest biomes and are easily identifiable by their bright red appearance. When exploring forested areas, keep an eye out for clusters of these distinctive flowers growing together.

To harvest chrysanthemums, approach them and punch them directly, or strike them with an axe. Each flower you harvest yields one chrysanthemum. Forest biomes often contain multiple clumps of these flowers in close proximity, so you can gather several at once.

Crafting Paint at the Chemistry Station

Once you’ve gathered your chrysanthemums and water, return to your base and locate your chemistry station. Open the chemistry station interface and select the paint recipe from the available options.

Click on the paint recipe to open it, then remove any items that may be blocking the crafting area. Press the “Mix” button to begin the crafting process.

The crafting process takes approximately 20 seconds per batch of paint. Once the timer completes, you’ll receive a substantial amount of paint—typically around 400 units—which is enough for extensive customization projects.

Using Paint for Base Customization

Paint serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. You can apply different paint designs to your blocks to create custom appearances while preserving the protection and durability of your higher-tier construction materials. This approach lets you maintain security without sacrificing style.

For example, you can paint interior walls with a black television screen texture to achieve a sleek, polished look, while exterior walls can be painted with brick textures for a more traditional appearance. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to give your base a unique identity.

Summary

Making paint in 7 Days to Die is a straightforward process once you know where to find chrysanthemums. Gather the bright red flowers from forest biomes, combine them with water at your chemistry station, and you’ll have plenty of paint to customize your base exactly how you want it. This crafting method allows you to create a visually impressive base without compromising structural integrity.

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