diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes.dm
index ee130d92722..c475818fac6 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes.dm
@@ -292,12 +292,11 @@
 /datum/crafting_recipe/improvisedslug
 	name = "Improvised Shotgun Shell"
 	result = /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised
-	reqs = list(/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade = 1,
-				/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 1,
+	reqs = list(/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 2,
 				/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 1,
 				/datum/reagent/fuel = 10)
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
-	time = 5
+	time = 12
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO