Realistic Green Oxidized Bronze - Procedural Shader Texture

Enhance your 3D projects with the Procedural Green Oxidized Bronze Shader, a high-resolution, fully procedural material meticulously crafted to replicate the aged and weathered look of oxidized bronze. This shader is designed to provide an authentic patina effect, complete with subtle green oxidation layers, metallic reflections, and physically accurate surface details — all without the use of image textures.

Developed in Blender v4.2.2 and rendered using the Cycles engine, this shader leverages a node-based procedural workflow that allows for infinite resolution scaling, unmatched customization, and exceptional render performance. The oxidation simulation mimics real-world chemical reactions on bronze over decades of exposure, making it ideal for creating historically accurate models, fantasy props, architectural elements, and game-ready assets.

1. 100% Procedural Workflow – Built entirely with Blender nodes, ensuring no loss of detail and infinite texture resolution.
2. Photorealistic Oxidation Effects – The shader reproduces authentic bronze aging patterns with green patina buildup, perfect for antiques and weathered props.
3. Cycles-Optimized – Fully compatible with Blender’s Cycles renderer, offering physically accurate lighting, shadows, and reflections.
4. Authentic Material Simulation – Created using real-world material reference studies for lifelike surface imperfections, micro-scratches, and oxidation depth.
5. Fully Customizable Parameters – Adjust bronze base color, oxidation spread, roughness, metallic intensity, and surface detail level to suit your scene.
6. Clean Geometry for Previews – The included preview mesh is a quad-based, non-destructive sphere with optimized topology for fast rendering and smooth shading.
7. HDRI Lighting Ready – Integrated with realistic lighting setup for professional-quality previews without harsh contrasts.
8. Efficient File Size – Packed procedural data ensures minimal storage usage and easy portability.

• Vertices: 10,242
• Polygons: 20,480
• Mesh Type: Quad-based, non-destructive sphere
• Geometry Purpose: Included for preview material visualization in Blender
• File Size: Optimized and packed for quick loading

• .blend – Native Blender file with complete procedural shader setup
• .fbx – Universal format for most 3D applications and engines
• .obj – Widely supported format for general 3D use
• .stl – 3D print-ready geometry (for demonstration purposes)

• AAA game environments requiring realistic aged metals
• Architectural visualization with historical or antique elements
• Jewelry design with vintage patina effects
• Prop and asset creation for cinematics and VFX
• Stylized or realistic fantasy environments

Most texture-based bronze materials limit your resolution and flexibility. This procedural shader ensures limitless scaling, zero texture repetition, and complete creative control. From subtle oxidation to heavily corroded surfaces, you can fine-tune every aspect without worrying about pixelation or visible seams.

Whether you are a game artist, architectural visualizer, or product designer, this shader delivers professional-grade results that bring depth, history, and realism to your 3D creations.

Enhance your scenes with the timeless beauty of oxidized bronze — download this shader today and add age, character, and authentic metallic texture to your workflow.