Waxed Oxidized Copper - Minecraft Block Guide | Properties, Recipe & Uses (2025)

What is Waxed Oxidized Copper in Minecraft?

A waxed oxidized copper block is a version of the block of copper that is fully aged and will not change any further. It has the same metallic texture as a regular copper block, but its color is a bright, verdigris green. The main purpose of waxing an oxidized copper block is to permanently preserve this final stage of oxidation. This is perfect for builders who want a fully aged, ancient look for their copper builds without having to worry about lightning accidentally cleaning it.

How to get Waxed Oxidized Copper in Minecraft

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

How to use Waxed Oxidized Copper in Minecraft

The main use for a waxed oxidized copper block is for building and decoration. Its fully green color is great for creating ancient looking roofs, statues, or for adding a weathered accent to a build. Because it is waxed, it will never change, even if it is struck by lightning. If you ever change your mind and want to de age the block, 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 you can then use the axe again to scrape off layers of oxidation to make it look newer.

How to craft Waxed Oxidized Copper in Minecraft

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