Waxed Exposed Copper Grate - Minecraft Block Guide

What is Waxed Exposed Copper Grate in Minecraft?

A waxed exposed copper grate is a version of the copper grate that has started to turn green but will not age any further. It has the same grid like pattern as a regular copper grate, but with a pale, greenish orange color. The main purpose of waxing an exposed copper grate is to permanently preserve this specific stage of oxidation. Regular copper grates will continue to turn greener over time, but a waxed block will stay in this lightly weathered state forever. This is perfect for builders who want a slightly aged, antique look for their copper details without it becoming fully green.

How to get Waxed Exposed Copper Grate in Minecraft

You can only get a waxed exposed copper grate by crafting it or by waxing a block in the world. To craft it, you will need one exposed copper grate and one honeycomb. To get an exposed copper grate, you must first let a regular copper grate sit out in the open air until it reaches the first stage of oxidation. Then, you can combine it with a honeycomb in a crafting grid. The easier way is to place a regular copper grate and wait for it to turn the right color. Once it looks lightly green, just right click on it with a honeycomb to wax it and lock in that color.

How to use Waxed Exposed Copper Grate in Minecraft

The main use for a waxed exposed copper grate is for building and decoration. Its grid pattern and lightly aged color are great for creating antique looking vents, windows, or for adding a warm, weathered accent to a build. Because it is waxed, it will never oxidize further, so you can be sure that your build will always have that perfect, slightly aged look. If you ever change your mind and want the block to continue aging or to clean it, you can remove the wax. To do this, simply right click on the waxed block with an axe. The wax will be scraped off, and the block will be free to change again.