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Aussie Bush Candles

Where it all started...

When new customers ask what candle to try first, my answer is almost always Aussie Bush. Fresh, green and distinctly Australian, it's been Wax & Lye's bestselling fragrance since 2017. If you're new here, I'd start here!

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Enjoy the simple things...

Handmade in the Hunter!

Tucked away on a cattle farm in the Hunter Valley, Wax & Lye is a proudly Australian small business creating handmade home and body products with heart.

Since 2017, Wax & Lye has been known for its artisan candles, soaps, bath treats, and beautifully curated gift packs — all made in small batches from a farm-based workshop, surrounded by sunflowers, scent, and a whole lot of creativity!

Meet the Maker

I’m Kate — maker, mum, and founder of Wax & Lye. What started as a creative escape in 2017 has grown into a small-batch brand making artisan candles, soaps, and home fragrances by hand in my farm workshop in regional NSW.

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AICIS REGISTRATION NUMBER: NIC1005570.

Kathryn Fitzpatrick of Wax & Lye is registered under section 80B of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 on the Register of Industrial Chemical Introducers for the registration year, 1 September 2025 to 31 August, 2026.

What everyone's loving... ♥

  • Australian Owned

  • Handmade

  • Small Batch

  • Cruelty Free

  • Eco Friendly

  • Small Business

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