# copper/brass plated yoyos? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [May 11, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659 "2012-05-11T20:39:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![throwrw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwrw/32/1118_2.png) [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/1 "2012-05-11T20:39:36Z")
I just want to know if there is ones or if anyone has ever tried it. I was contemplating doing it because i think it would look awesome, plus after having it a long time it would probably oxidize and have a greenish tint to it. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/2 "2012-05-11T20:59:19Z")
Oxidized, greenish tinted copper is UGLY. ---
**Author:** ![BIG\_NIC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_nic/32/813_2.png) [@BIG\_NIC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BIG_NIC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/3 "2012-05-11T20:59:57Z")
I always thought a copper plated yoyo would be cool… I know AntiYo has done the Dri-Ywet and it looks awesome new and with a patina to it… I know there is a copper plated BPZL also, but it was never released to the public as far as I know :wink: here is spankin new copper plating… YYE Store picture: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/2/152f1f9ed26684e37f7cc63c88783854d136b8cb.jpeg) I am assuming here is the lovely patina they get… pic from Sonny’s flickr: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/9/0e95a330bef3d7b01f47e6b1f1a56f3f2fc00e4d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/4 "2012-05-12T03:46:51Z")
That is not the greenish oxidation. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/5 "2012-05-18T01:58:16Z")
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe copper doesn’t immediately turn that iconic oxidized green when exposed to ‘nature’. That green color is the result of copper sulfate, which takes many years to form. Your DRI-YWETS will turn green, but not for a while :wink: ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/6 "2012-05-18T06:26:12Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe copper doesn’t immediately turn that iconic oxidized green when exposed to ‘nature’. That green color is the result of copper sulfate, which takes many years to form. > > Your DRI-YWETS will turn green, but not for a while :wink: Not of they have been sealed. In which case they should stay that way for a considerably longer period of time. It takes a while for the green patina forms. It can range from months to years. It depends on the copper, quality and conditions. ---
**Author:** ![N8dogg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a88e57/32.png) [@N8dogg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N8dogg)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/copper-brass-plated-yoyos/37659/7 "2012-05-18T06:36:51Z")
My DRI-YWET is significantly less shiny than it was 3-4 months ago when it was purchased and I keep it in a standard, foam, yoyo case. It’s really starting to look pretty awesome.