How to make Oxidized Copper in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft oxidized copper with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, oxidized copper is a new block that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Oxidized copper is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

oxidized copper

Let's explore how to add oxidized copper to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Oxidized copper is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

4 Stages of how Copper ages

In Minecraft, copper naturally ages in 4 different stages.

exposed copper

At each stage, the color/appearance of the copper changes as does the block name. Here are the 4 stages of copper aging:

Aging	Block	Appearance
First Stage	Copper	Shiny brown
Second Stage	Exposed Copper	Brown with green flecks
Third Stage	Weathered Copper	Green with brown flecks
Fourth Stage	Oxidized Copper	Green

As the copper ages, the block changes from copper (which is a shiny brown) into exposed copper (which is brown with green flecks). Next, the exposed copper turns into weathered copper (which is green with brown flecks). Finally, weathered copper turns into oxidized copper (which is a solid green color).

Where to find Oxidized Copper in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.20	Building Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find oxidized copper in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Construction