Yes, you can make a torch from wood in Minecraft! Simply turn the wood into planks and then sticks. Then burn some in the furnace to get charcoal. Finally, craft torches using sticks and charcoal.

Mojang recently released a new copper torch block for Minecraft snapshot 25w32a. It will soon be officially released with a game drop, possibly arriving in the fall.

Minecraft's most recent snapshots have changed the design of the redstone torch in a big way, stoking division among some fans.