How to make Oxidized Copper in Minecraft (2024)

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How do you oxidize copper efficiently in Minecraft? ›

But back to the copper: It turns out that the best way to oxidize a big batch of copper is to space it out — at least four blocks of air between each copper block will significantly speed up the rate at which they turn from orange to green (although the proper term is "verdigris", don'tcha know).

Its pretty much all the title is, when copper is submerged in water it oxidizes stages much faster, maybe when under water oxidizing one stage could take 10-15 in game days, instead of 50-80 outside of water.

Oxidation of copper blocks relies only on random ticks. Rain or water does not accelerate oxidation, and covering copper blocks with other blocks does not prevent oxidation. In Java Edition, groups of non-waxed copper blocks oxidize far more slowly than single copper blocks that are spaced at least 4 blocks apart.

If the Breeze shoots a Wind Charge and hits a Copper Block it should cause it to oxidize, making it possible to set up a faster way to get Oxidized Copper.

Here's one way to force oxidize copper. Most harsh substances are capable of oxidizing copper, but you don't need to buy special acids just for that. Basic products like vinegar and salt can have the same effect. All you need is enough amount of these products to submerge your copper item for a certain period.

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make waxed oxidized copper, place 1 oxidized copper and 1 honeycomb in the 3x3 crafting grid.

Boil some eggs and crush them inside of a plastic bag. Set the copper item inside and wait 4-24 hours for the patina to develop. For a more hands-on option, soak the item with white vinegar, ammonia, and salt for a green patina. Use baking soda for a brown patina.

The oxidization of a copper block depends entirely on the random ticks in Minecraft. When two or more copper blocks are placed within four blocks of Manhattan distance, the less oxidized copper blocks slow down the oxidation process for the other copper blocks.

Copper won't oxidize in the nether, and waxed copper will be reverted when placed in the nether. Any moisture in the Nether would be immediately evaporated.

To make oxidized cut copper stairs, place 6 oxidized cut copper in the 3x3 crafting grid. When making oxidized cut copper stairs, it is important that the oxidized cut copper are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 oxidized cut copper in the first box.

How do you make oxidized copper shiny? ›

Copper Polishing with Vinegar and Flour

Salt, vinegar and flour combine to polish copper. Mix together one-quarter cup salt and one-quarter cup flour, then add enough vinegar to make a thick paste. Rub that paste on the copper surface and gently buff it using a microfiber cloth until it shines; wash and dry thoroughly.

Cram nine copper ingots into a crafting grid, and you'll get a fresh, shiny, orange copper block. Then put it on the ground and leave it there for a while. You'll notice the same slow transition that we did – with little patches of corrosion getting larger and larger until the whole thing is a beautiful shade of green.