The Wax Age
by Ghost
The Wax Age lets players wax more blocks, wood and items so they stay in place, and it adds a waxing item that works on anything.
What it does
Waxing in The Wax Age is not limited to copper. The added item can be applied to nearly any block or object, and once applied the effect does not wear off. Wood and planks treated this way cannot be set on fire, and corals stay alive permanently. Wax can also be made from its own recipe and used to craft wax wood.
The mod adds a set of functions around wax making and wax wood, with a lot more features beyond those listed here. Because the environment is client and server, both the server and every player who joins need it installed, so the new blocks and effects behave the same on both sides. The mod runs on Fabric for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and its latest file, 5.0.0, targets 1.20.6.
The Wax Age is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. Files exist for six game versions, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5 and 1.20.6, all for Fabric only.
Key features
Wax making
Crafting recipes produce wax and wax wood, giving players new materials for building and decoration.
Permanent waxing
A new waxing item applies its effect to almost any block or object, and the effect does not expire.
Fireproof wood
Wood and planks become unignitable, so fire spread cannot burn them down.
Living corals
Corals stay alive indefinitely once the mod is in place, with no need to keep them watered.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Fire-safe builds
Players who build with wood in fire-prone areas can use treated planks to reduce the risk of burning structures.
Long-lasting decoration
Waxed blocks and items keep their appearance over time, useful for displays and museum-style setups.
Who it’s for: Survival and creative players who want waxing to apply to more than copper, and server owners who want the same behavior for every player.
How it compares
Waxed Workstations is client and server, under All rights reserved and not open source, for 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 on Fabric. Wax Item Frames is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20 – 1.21.6 on Fabric. Waxed & Shiny is client and server under a custom license, open source no, for Fabric and Forge on 1.20.1 only. The Wax Age covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 on Fabric alone, so its version range is narrower than Waxed Workstations.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wax Age | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-04-01 |
| Waxed Workstations | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-12-07 |
| Wax Item Frames | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.6 | Server-side only | 2025-06-20 |
| Waxed & Shiny | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-14 |
Questions
Does The Wax Age need Fabric API?
Must the server have The Wax Age installed?
Which game versions does The Wax Age support?
In the catalog
The Wax Age is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/wax-can-wax-wood-wcww
- Owner
- Ghost
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15