The studio notebook
Practical guides from Circle Generator
6 guides to use with the Circle and oval generator: Enter a width and get a pixel circle or oval chart for round builds: block counts, row-by-row runs, mark blocks as you place them, then save a PNG or print.
How to Build a Circle in Minecraft, Step by Step
A practical method for building a round shape from blocks: choose a diameter, find the center, build one quarter, mirror it and check the result against the per-row counts.
Odd vs Even Circle Sizes: Which Diameter Should You Pick?
An odd diameter has a single center block and an even diameter has a 2×2 center. Learn what that means for doors, towers and paths, and how to choose.
Thin, Thick or Filled: Which Circle Style to Use
Choose between thin outlines, thick outlines and filled circles for walls, floors, domes and paths, and see why thick outlines cannot be slipped through diagonally.
How to Build a Dome or Sphere Layer by Layer
Plan a dome or sphere from the widest layer, use scaffolding and the layer below as a guide, and estimate block totals before you gather materials.
Planning Round Towers and Buildings: Diameters, Block Counts and Proportions
How to choose a round tower diameter, estimate how many blocks a ring needs, convert totals to stacks and shulker boxes, and keep a tall tower in proportion.
How Nether Portals Link: The 8:1 Rule and Why They Go Wrong
How Nether portal coordinates convert at 8 to 1, how to build two portals that link on purpose, and why a portal sometimes sends you to the wrong place.