diff --git a/data/experience_bottle/recipe/empty_experience_bottle.json b/data/experience_bottle/recipe/empty_experience_bottle.json
index 6deffeb..1c6b006 100644
--- a/data/experience_bottle/recipe/empty_experience_bottle.json
+++ b/data/experience_bottle/recipe/empty_experience_bottle.json
@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
   "type": "minecraft:crafting_shaped",
   "category": "misc",
   "pattern": [
-    "###",
+    " # ",
     "#X#",
-    "###"
+    " # "
   ],
   "key": {
     "#": "minecraft:emerald_block",