Create your first 3D Flash or Windows application with Coppercube and this step by step tutorial. Demo and source code included.

This is a strong and eye-catching text effect, though relatively simple to create. We'll be using bevel and emboss styles, pattern overlays, and combining different techniques to mock-up the text into a related background.

Make a cool copper substance text effect with this video tutorial.

Using the material editor to produce Copper, Brass, Platinum, and Silver textures.

As we all know 3Ds Max does not come with a decent precious or semi-precious metal material. Originally I tried making my own gold by modifying the dark gold material that comes with 3Ds Max, but as you may imagine that did not turn out well...

Why not put something in copper. Not only will you learn something original but something that looks like the real deal.