What is Oxidized Copper in Minecraft?
An oxidized copper block is a solid, metallic block that represents the final stage of aging for a block of copper. Its color has completely changed from a bright orange to a vibrant, verdigris green, just like the Statue of Liberty. The main purpose of this block is to be a decorative building material that looks ancient and weathered. Players use oxidized copper to build the roofs of old buildings, create aged statues, or to add a splash of unique green color to their builds. It is the final step in the copper family's unique oxidation feature, allowing for dynamic and realistic looking structures that tell a story of time passing.
How to get Oxidized Copper in Minecraft
There are two main ways to get an oxidized copper block. The first way is to let a regular block of copper fully oxidize. To do this, craft a block of copper from nine copper ingots and place it in the world where it is exposed to the air. Over a long period of time, it will naturally change color through several stages until it becomes fully green. The second way is to craft it directly. To do this, you will need nine oxidized copper ingots. However, you cannot get oxidized ingots. The only way is to craft a block of copper from nine regular copper ingots and then wait for it to fully oxidize. You can also find oxidized copper blocks in some underwater ruins, where they have been aging for a long time.
How to use Oxidized Copper in Minecraft
The main use for an oxidized copper block is for building and decoration. Its fully green, weathered look is perfect for creating the roofs of old cathedrals, ancient statues, or for adding detail to a steampunk build. A very important feature of all copper blocks is that you can stop them from aging. If you like the look of the oxidized copper block, you can use a honeycomb on it to wax it. A waxed block will never change its color. You can also use an axe on the block to scrape off the oxidation, which will revert it to the previous stage (weathered). You can do this multiple times to get it back to its original orange color. A lightning strike will also clean it completely.
How to craft Oxidized Copper in Minecraft
No recipes for this block.
