diff --git a/data/minecraft/items/redstone_torch/item.cg b/data/minecraft/items/redstone_torch/item.cg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1f6f19ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/minecraft/items/redstone_torch/item.cg
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+schema: 1
+
+description: Redstone torches are one of the simplest way to generate a redstone signal.  When placed in the world, a redstone torch will emit a redstone signal with strength 15. They also emit slightly less light than a regular torch (light level 14 instead of 15).
+
+