diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
index e3da3479084..7af5ce286c6 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beehive.dm
@@ -240,11 +240,19 @@
 	desc = "Soft substance produced by bees. Used to make candles."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/beekeeping.dmi'
 	icon_state = "wax"
+	default_type = "wax"
 
 /obj/item/stack/material/wax/New()
 	..()
 	recipes = wax_recipes
 
+/material/wax
+	name = "wax"
+	stack_type = /obj/item/stack/material/wax
+	icon_colour = "#fff343"
+	melting_point = T0C+300
+	weight = 1
+
 var/global/list/datum/stack_recipe/wax_recipes = list( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("candle", /obj/item/weapon/flame/candle) \
 )