"Question: How to paint corroded copper?" Topic

I am doing some more Post Apoc little dioramas and want to have some corroded copper pieces. What is a relatively easy way to make parts of the copper look corroded?

Thanx

Doug

Based upon my pennies, it turns a whitish green, or vice versa, so you might start with that.

It also tends to clump up as well, so no need to worry about thinning your paint. Making it thick and clumpy is realistic corrosion.

I have used a green inkwash over copper, looks good if the area has a good texture. Sometimes give it a heavy brown inkwash first, then green after tnhe brown is completely dry.

Phil

If there's a GW near you, get a pot of the new oxide paint they brought
Out. It works really well, I was surprised by how good it is.

Just paint it on over your copper and wipe it with a tissue or sponge in
A downward direction, taking a fair bit of it back off. Once dry it looks
superb.

Regards

Jim

I like Vellejo Bronze Green dry brushed over Vellejo Game Color Copper.

Also consider the Bragdon weathering powders. They make a great color for this (as well as others like rusts etc). These can be brushed on and are self adhesive (you seal the model before using the powders – from experience).

I use a copper patina powder by Dr. Ben's. It's for the model train layout guys, but it works great!!

I've seen this used by Armorcast on one of their miniatures. Paint the whole thing a base black. Heavily drybrush a light green, covering nearly everything. Lightly drybrush copper (or Bronze) on the high points. Have fun.

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