To make a Loom in Terraria you need 12 Wood, crafted at a Sawmill. The Loom is the station that turns Cobwebs into Silk, which you then use to craft beds, sofas, banners and many decorative items. Below you’ll find the exact materials, the full step-by-step, and what you can build once you have it.
Terraria is a sandbox adventure game where crafting stations like the Loom unlock entire tiers of items. Without a Loom, you can’t turn Silk into the furniture and comfort items you need for a proper base.
Materials needed to craft a Loom
| Material | Amount | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | 12 | Chop any tree with an axe |
| Sawmill | Crafting station | See below — you craft the Loom at it |
Step by step: how to make a Loom in Terraria
- Gather 12 Wood. Chop down any trees with an axe until you have at least 12 Wood.
- Build a Sawmill first. The Loom requires a Sawmill nearby. To craft a Sawmill you need 10 Wood, 2 Iron or Lead Bars, and 1 Chain, made at a Work Bench and Anvil.
- Stand near the Sawmill. Crafting stations only work when you’re close to them.
- Open your inventory and look through the crafting menu on the left. With the Sawmill nearby and 12 Wood in your inventory, the Loom will appear as an available recipe.
- Craft the Loom and place it in your base.
What can you make with the Loom?
The Loom’s main job is turning 7 Cobwebs into 1 Silk. Silk is then used to craft:
- Beds (set your spawn point) — 5 Silk + 15 Wood
- Sofas, chairs and other comfort furniture
- Banners that give combat bonuses against specific enemies
- The Silk Hat and other vanity/decorative items
Collect Cobwebs by exploring caves — they’re extremely common underground — then process them at the Loom into Silk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need to make a Loom in Terraria?
You need 12 Wood and a Sawmill nearby. Stand next to the Sawmill with the Wood in your inventory and the Loom recipe becomes available in your crafting menu.
What is the Loom used for in Terraria?
The Loom converts Cobwebs into Silk (7 Cobwebs make 1 Silk). Silk is required for beds, sofas, banners, and various decorative and vanity items.
How do you make a Sawmill in Terraria?
A Sawmill requires 10 Wood, 2 Iron or Lead Bars, and 1 Chain. Craft the Chain at an Anvil, then craft the Sawmill at a Work Bench.
How do you turn Cobwebs into Silk?
Stand near a Loom, open your crafting menu, and craft Silk from Cobwebs at a rate of 7 Cobwebs per 1 Silk.
More Terraria guides
- How to Make Silk in Terraria — the next step after building your Loom
- How to Build a House in Terraria — put your Silk furniture to use
