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Wax & Lye

Locality: Clarence Town, New South Wales

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25.01.2022 Ooohhhhh.... I love how these have turned out so, so, so much!!! So much in fact, I might just have to buy one back from the shop theyre going into... Available soon... Very, very soon...

25.01.2022 Are you looking for the perfect teachers gift to give this year? I've just updated the front page of the website to include a great section of teacher gift ideas to suit all budgets, starting from as low as $5.50! Just a quick update to say that the shop is closed tomorrow and pick ups/deliveries won't be available; I'll be having the day off. I think it will be too hot to do much else other than die in the shade from what they're saying! Not ready for summer yet... www.waxlye.com.au

24.01.2022 Had a lovely day today out and about doing some local deliveries with my girls. Stopped for lunch at a park and they decided to play imaginary cricket. Pretty sure Miss 8 hit a six with this shot after a superb bowl from Miss (almost!) 7! The crowd of cockatoos in the ironbark tree went wild! Hope youre all enjoying a nice relaxing Saturday too, or even if you have to work, have found a way to enjoy the small things to get you through to knock off :) Dont forget, there is... a FLASH SALE that shall end tomorrow night for all candle tins, marked down to just $7.95! You can also purchase Remembrance Candles ahead of Remembrance Day to raise money for Legacy Australia. Current total is $210 www.waxlye.com.au

24.01.2022 TOTAL RAISED SO FAR: $240! Earlier this year I ran a fundraiser for Legacy Australia through the sale of special Remembrance Candles for ANZAC Day, and with everyones kind donations and support, was able to raise $800 which is still just so incredible, and definitely a highlight of 2020 for me and my business! :) Im running the same fundraiser now for Remembrance Day, where $30 from the sale of every candle shall be donated straight to Legacy! Given that many avenues of t...heir fundraising efforts will have been affected by Covid-19, hopefully this will help make a difference to someones life (and we all get warm fuzzy feeling for being a part of that!) The design is different from earlier in the year based on what glassware I had on hand, but instead of just one fragrance, youre now given the option of 4 to choose from (Aussie Bush, Golden Wattle, Lemon Myrtle and Eucalyptus & Spearmint). If you want more than one candle with different fragrances, please make sure you select the first one, add it to the cart, then add another with the second fragrance, otherwise all of the candles will be the first variety you chose Customisation MAY be available for minor details if desired (and if possible). For example, if you would like one with a purple poppy to remember the fallen animals, or if you would like the inclusion of a family members name on the lid. If this is something youd like, please make sure you leave a note during checkout or send me a message before placing your order - Given the surface areas where the additions can go, the alterations cant be too big, but Ill do my best for any customisation required! If you would like to purchase one of these special candles for a truly wonderful cause, please head to the website to place your order! www.waxlye.com.au

22.01.2022 I wish I was one of those people who could do nice "lifestyle" photos using my products, but alas, I am not... I'll just stick to making them, as the only lifestyle photos I can stage are rather chaotic with all the projects on the go at the moment, haha If anyone has better photography and product staging skills than me and is interested in a rare opportunity, please share some of your photos below or via message so I can see your work (bonus points if your lifestyle pro...duct staging includes my products! ;) ) More info shall be given to the right person about what I've got in mind. Heads up that this is NOT a paid job, but it's definitely something worth trying out for anyway, I'll make sure of it! Thanks! www.waxlye.com.au

22.01.2022 I dont know about you, but a nice relaxing uninterrupted bath sounds pretty good to me right about now... ((Edit: Upon re-reading that intro, that sounded WAY more dark than I was intending! Im just tired, I swear! )) If you also need some good old R&R to make it through the week, why not make it that little bit more special and give our bath salts a go! Not only do they smell amazing, but they look beautiful as well! ... Theyre also nearly all gone... To get yours, visit www.waxlye.com.au

21.01.2022 Well, what a week this has turned out to be, and it's not even halfway done yet! The shop will be open tomorrow from 10-3 for anyone wanting to stock up on their favourite handmade goodies. Please message if you need the address, otherwise feel free to stop by anytime during the open hours Also, just a heads up to walk only on the driveway and verandah as the front lawn is rather waterlogged and extremely slippery after yesterday's downpour, and that I seem to have burst ...a blood vessel in my eye which is looking a bit crazy at the moment and worth mentioning so you don't freak out This has been going through my head all week. Thought I'd share in case anyone else needed some encouragement too

19.01.2022 Because why the hell not? For the next 48 hours, all candle tins are marked down to just $7.95! All orders must be placed online via the website, and supply is limited at this point in time so if you want to catch a bargain this is as good a chance as any! No promo code is needed, prices have already been adjusted to make things even quicker and easier to checkout - Just head on over to the Flash Sale category to see whats left! ... www.waxlye.com.au

19.01.2022 So much colour = So much fun! Bubble bath, bath bombs, loofah scrubby soaps - You can mix and match until your heart's content! Skin safe colours, biodegradable glitters and kid approved for tonnes of fun, they're sure to be a huge hit for Christmas! ... Available now for a limited time only at www.waxlye.com.au

19.01.2022 First soap of the new year, in one of my new moulds! This one is actually BIGGER than Big Bertha, and there are 4 of them... There'll be no shortage of soap around here anytime soon! It was requested over at The Soap Box that I do a chocolate and rose scented soap for Valentine's, so that's exactly what I did! I quite like this top design, and the inside will have chunky swirls of brown, pink, red and white. Yes I even found a bit of bio glitter to go on top, because I ju...st can't help myself! This is another dual fragrance soap, using the lovely and authentic Victorian Rose with the absolutely decadent Bordeaux Chocolate that has been popular lately. You're welcome! This soap will be available from February, and will be available for pre-order soon! Cut soap photos coming your way tomorrow, or today, as it's actually a bit later than I planned to make soap hehe...

15.01.2022 Nearly all the travel tin candles are gone! There are a few left that can be made to order with whatever fragrance you would like if you dont see it already available on the list, but please hurry - Ive extended the sale until Friday or until all sold out, whichever happens first! Very excited to share the exciting new changes with you all once the tins are gone - The information regarding the Return and Earn scheme shall be announced at the same time as the new line la...unch Get your run out candles now for just $7.95 at www.waxlye.com.au Dont forget to be awesome today, Im sure none of you will struggle with that, youre always so awesome!

15.01.2022 I made my first batch back in 2017, and to this day I still love watching candles set! Got up nice and early to restock Remembrance Candles and a few others that were running low. The current total for Legacy is $270, thank you to everyone who has shared the post or purchased a candle to raise money for this wonderful cause! www.waxlye.com.au

15.01.2022 Loving the new labels... Definitely time well spent during lockdown! Better go finish dinner now!

14.01.2022 Evening all, I hope youve all had a wonderful relaxing weekend and are refreshed and ready to start the new week! Tonight I thought Id address an issue I seem to be having of late thats been brought to my attention - Messages. Ive recently added FAQ responses to some really commonly asked questions in order to free up some of my time. Whether its because of this reason, or because I have been as busy as Ive ever been and just havent had as much time as Id like to re...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Hi everyone, hope youve all had a wonderful week so far and have great plans ahead for the weekend! Sorry for the lack of news updates - Im busy playing real life Tetris with my furniture, yet again. I dont know whether I do this more than others or not, but I always seem to be rearranging stuff to try and make the most out of the limited space I have to live/work in. Its definitely a frustrating balance and I havent seem to have cracked the code yet Anyway, dealing ...with this chaos at the moment in order to get my creative streak back on track; it was annoying me too much to leave it alone any longer! Enjoy your evening everyone! Dont forget, the Fathers Day Competition ends tomorrow! If youd like to see whats on offer and how to enter, follow this link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=687371578654623&id=187335318658254 www.waxlye.com.au

13.01.2022 Yay for Friday, such a great day to get things done! However, what a total 180 on the weather, no one asked for that! Can you see what Im working on at the moment? Coffee first, yes, but then what... Keep your eyes out, wont be long now... And I know that for a fact, as I have a friend insisting on sharing the countdown with me and it isnt helping things... You know who you are! ... Have a lovely day everyone! *** Dont forget, travel tins are on runout at just $7.95, and theres only a few left! If you want to get your hands on some, nows the time to do it! The current total for Legacy is $270, thank you to everyone who has purchased a Remembrance Candle and contributed towards this amount! Head to the website if youd like to order anything ahead of the weekend! www.waxlye.com.au

12.01.2022 And were live! Well, we have been since 10am, but I just forgot to mention it here, haha... Theres still a few bits and pieces I need to finish off (mostly photos!) but otherwise everything is good to go in the new Spring Collection apart from ONE thing... Bath bombs will be back in stock by the end of this week; I just didnt quite get them finished in time for the launch! The Bargain Bin has been loaded up too for all you savvy shoppers out there, lots and lots of fun... stuff to find! Make sure you sign up for the mailing list to get the discount code! Great last minute gift ideas for Fathers Day are still available, as well as some interesting new ideas to think about for Christmas! If you fancy checking out more than just the shop listings, Ive actually updated the content on every page, including adding some fun new ones like the Fragrance Files where you can see my entire catalogue of scents. Anyway, sorry this post is an hour late, but the Spring Collection is definitely available via the website now! P.S. Dont forget that all sales and reviews at the moment will give you entries into the Fathers Day Raffle Prize! Heres the link to the post in case you missed it! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=687371578654623&id=187335318658254 www.waxlye.com.au

11.01.2022 Morning everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates over the past few days - Its very hard to type things when youre scrubbing equipment and elbows deep in water! As tedious as it is given the amount of equipment I use, at least the bubbles from soap making are so much fun! So Ive nearly cleaned and reset all my gear ready to make lots more mess! I spent the weekend not only having time off to spend with my family, but also to rearrange my house and put together a new work... station which has also been keeping me busy behind the scenes. Its been a big job sorting everything out, but Im so excited by it - Definitely hoping it will add to productivity, and therefore less time shall be spent cleaning! Sorry for the delay in all orders at the moment - This opportunity to streamline part of my business came up and I just had to jump on it while I could. Any outstanding orders shall be shipped (upgraded to express, again, sorry for the delay!) first thing tomorrow or delivered throughout the day if thats what was chosen :) I hope youre all having a wonderful day! www.waxlye.com.au

11.01.2022 Evening everyone, how are we all going tonight? :) Bit of a long one ahead, but for a good reason! Ive mentioned this before, but in case you were unaware, the candle/soap world has been inundated with "new makers" as a direct result of Covid-19 making people self isolate/lose jobs/want to learn something new now other areas of entertainment have been taken away. Im totally ok with that, even if it sounds otherwise, but the obvious knock along effect has been that there ha...s been an insane "Toilet Paper" style rush on supplies over the past few months, and its causing a lot of strain for a LOT of businesses and suppliers, and that unfortunately hasnt seemed to have settled down just yet. Im clearly ahead of the game though, as Im a long time bulk buyer, always trying to get the best bang for my buck, so dont worry, were good to go for a long, long time yet with both candles and soaps (and all the other goodies! ) However, as a precaution Im going to soon be offering a "buy back" or "return and earn" scheme for these large amber candles shown below, before I find myself in the same boat as other businesses and unable to source my mainline glasses (which would be both bad for business and extremely frustrating for me in general). There will be a few rules to follow in order to get a discount for your next order, but dont worry, it will be a very simple process if you want to participate in the buy back scheme! More information on this will soon be available, but just in case you were thinking of throwing out an empty glass, please just hold onto it for a little while longer! :) Also, please dont forget to leave a product review if you can over on the website. A reminder email is automatically sent out 2 weeks after any purchase, and your feedback not only helps me decide what areas to focus on with my business (feedback Im currently unable to get via markets etc), but also your words may help others decide what they would like to try out for themselves; Its very hard to market scented things through a screen, after all! Every little bit helps, and Im extremely grateful for your time thats taken to write a review (or two... ) Anyway, time to get back to work! Enjoy your evening! - Kate

11.01.2022 Just a few of the things you can find for Fathers Day, available now via the website! :) www.waxlye.com.au

10.01.2022 And the winner of the Fathers Day gift pack is... Sheree W! Congratulations, and thanks to everyone who entered into the draw! I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, and that its an extra special one for all the Dads out there! :) Im going to be taking a few days off over the weekend, and shall be back to work on Tuesday :) Ive got a few things to catch up on behind the scenes, and a whole lot of board games to play with my Dad first (I might even let him win one!) ... www.waxlye.com.au

10.01.2022 Need to sort out some last minute Fathers Day gifts? Cant make it to the shops on time (or simply not allowed out?) Place your order today and it can be shipped out first thing tomorrow; Express shipping is also an option if its needed Any local orders booked in for delivery this week shall be done before Thursday; Select "delivery" during checkout and enter your address to see if you fall within the free delivery zone. The website has had a bit of a facelift so be sure ...to look around; Only 2 days remain until the Spring Release and boy is it shaping up to be a big one! You wont want to miss it! www.waxlye.com.au

09.01.2022 Some days youve just got to go and buy your own flowers... This charming bunch caught my eye while I was out and about doing some local deliveries. I thought they were just perfect for this beautiful Spring day, so why not get them? No regrets! Does anyone else have any pretty flowers on show in their homes at the moment? Feel free to share a photo in the comments so everyone can admire them! If you dont have any - Spoil yourself and go get some, because its Thursday a...nd thats as good a reason as any! www.waxlye.com.au

09.01.2022 So in love with my new humongous wax melter - this thing echos its that big! just finishing off the last of an opened box if wax, then Im going to fill it right up with a bit over 20kgs and see how things go! Super, super excited, and a great way to spend a cold "winters" day, restocking candles! www.waxlye.com.au

09.01.2022 So close now that I thought Id add this to the website... Big changes are on their way, and they shall be announced on Friday or when all the travel tins sell out, whichever happens first - and there really arent too many of those candles left at the moment so it should be close! www.waxlye.com.au

09.01.2022 Not many candle tins left, which is hardly surprising as theres a FLASH SALE going on right now! All tins are only $7.95 for the next 24 hours, if not sold out beforehand! These travel tins are being discontinued once they have all run out. Yep, there it is, Ive said it, cats out of the bag! They are being replaced with something even better, so hurry to stock up before theyre all gone! Flashback to a custom tin candle order from earlier in the year because it still ...makes me smile. I wonder if there might be some colour returning in the future - or maybe for a Christmas special... ;) www.waxlye.com.au

08.01.2022 Sometimes, youve just got to be quick! ;) Sometimes, Ive just got to make more in the first place... So happy with how the labels and photos turned out for the bath salts and bath milk varieties! Just updated them on the website and noticed that the bath milk has already sold out! ... I think given how quick that happened, and also because Ive since restocked supplies, I might just have to top that up with a few more before the end of the week. Thanks guys! www.waxlye.com.au

08.01.2022 And that's a wrap folks! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! What an incredible year it's been for Wax & Lye! Soooooo much has happened! So many lovely new friends made and customers met; so many amazing shops taking a gamble to back my business and stock my products; so many highlights despite a global pandemic that it's just been INSANE! Let's do a bit of a recap of some of the good stuff from this year that still brings a smile to my face, shall we? ... - $1,500 was raised for Legacy Australia through the sale of Remembrance Candles ahead of both ANZAC and Remembrance Days. - The Department of Foreign Affairs purchased a whole bunch of soap to send to our embassies overseas to support Australian Handmade. - A dozen schools across the country chose to support small handmade businesses this year for their Mother's & Father's Day stalls and purchased a whole heap of my products to sell instead of store bought things. - I was able to donate a heap of soaps to the Share the Dignity campaign in November, and give more to another local charity that supports people leaving domestic violence situations. - I blew up not one but 2 stick blenders from all the soap I've made this year - I call this a real personal achievement, and I'm so grateful you're all enjoying the difference of a quality handmade soap, rather than that icky store bought stuff! ;) In case you were wondering how much soap I did end up making this year, (not including any novelty style ones like the ducky soaps etc), the grand total was 2,350 bars of artisan soap Anyway, that's been the highlights of my year, but my absolute biggest highlight has been all the support from you all, in whatever way you've chosen to give it. I'm so, so grateful that you found my world of Wax & Lye, and that you're still here enjoying it! 2021 is going to be a big one. You just wait and see what I've already got in store! If you're one of the very few people who have been given an idea of what's coming next, don't let the secret slip! I'm looking forward to sharing the surprise after my "holidays" are over! THANK YOU ALL SO, SO MUCH! - Kate xx www.waxlye.com.au

07.01.2022 Just got my approval through from Legacy Australia; its nice to be official! ;) $240 has been raised so far! THANK YOU! Even if you are not in a position to buy, please share this post and let the wonder that is social media do its thing to help raise some funds for this fantastic cause! :)... To order your own Remembrance Candle ahead of Remembrance Day, visit www.waxlye.com.au

07.01.2022 I FINALLY have had the chance to sit down and do some major upgrades to the website from start to finish - Youll hardly recognise it, its looking amazing! - and one page I am so glad I have finally put together is one called the Fragrance Files! Seriously, Ive lost count of the amount of times Ive been asked what fragrances I have available, so here they all are in one handy categorised location - And its a list that will definitely keep on growing! Some are already us...ed in products that are available for sale now, some are being launched in the next release, and some are being stashed away for a later date. But regardless, here is the entire fragrance collection in all its glory - If theres something you cant find and would like to see become available one day, Ill do my best to source it (but at the moment things are a little sketchy in the supply world thanks to all the new kids on the block...) Feel free to check out all the website upgrades as well while youre there; Ive been working really hard on it all this past week when I really should have been sleeping instead Time to go prepare the new listings and take photos ahead of the Spring Release on September 1st - Not long to go now! https://www.waxlye.com.au/fragrance-files

06.01.2022 The Flash Sale is still on, but time and stock are both rapidly running out! The travel tin style candles are being discontinued and are currently marked down to just $7.95 each; Once theyre gone, theyre gone, and shall be replaced by something even better... Also, the new total raised so far for Legacy is $240! Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased one of these special candles so far, youre all amazing! ... I hope everyone has had a wonderful, relaxing weekend and got to do something nice :) www.waxlye.com.au

06.01.2022 Valentine's Day soaps all cut up and looking lovely! The smell coming off them is incredible; can't go wrong with the old combo of Roses and Chocolates! These ones are going to have a stamp added to them in a few days to finish them off and make them that little bit more special By the way, is anyone else seeing heaps of neopolitan ice cream bars with glitter sprinkles and a drizzle of topping on top? Bet you are now... ... "Be Mine, Valentine" artisan soap shall be available for pre-order from January 11, when the shop reopens, yay!

06.01.2022 Another beautiful day in paradise... The girls say hi! www.waxlye.com.au

05.01.2022 THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED!! I nearly forgot - Its competition time! To win this Fathers Day gift pack valued at a $50, you need to get entry tickets into the hat draw! ... To get an entry ticket, you can do one or more of the following things on the list! Please let me know what ones you do below so I can check and create your tickets! - Make a purchase, (no minimum limit). Includes custom orders but excludes wholesale and business purchases, sorry guys! - Leave a review. This can be a product review, a Facebook review, a Google review - If you have done business with me, please give some feedback (good or bad, but hopefully good), to gain an extra entry! - Invite your friends and tag them below. If they like Wax & Lye, guess what, another point! - Purchase a Fathers Day product to triple your tickets, and still get the chance to win this gift pack for yourself! - Drop an epic Dad Joke in the comments below! To make it fair as Im a little slow off the mark, if you have made a purchase or left a review since the 20th of August, you automatically get an entry for those categories! Dont forget to share this post - it wont count as a ticket, but Ill appreciate it all the same! Competition closes 5pm AEST September 4, 2020, and the hat draw shall take place live at 6pm. It is the winners responsibility to arrange collection of the prize (this may incur shipping fees). Good luck everyone! ***** To place an order or triple your entry by buying a Fathers Day gift, head on over to the website at www.waxlye.com.au

04.01.2022 Who remembers these cute little candles from last week? Well, they have found their way to their new home at Coastal Beach Massage in Medowie, and will be available for sale soon! :) I just had a wonderfully relaxing massage thanks to Kirsty, which definitely forced me into taking some time off to unwind - I think she knew I needed it! Time to go home and make some more candles ahead of the weekend; the Spring Release is so close now with all sorts of wonderful new and re...stocked products, Im excited! www.waxlye.com.au

04.01.2022 Morning everyone! I hope youve all had a wonderful relaxing weekend and are refreshed and ready to start the new week! In case youre not quite ready for the day ahead and needing a little bit of Monday Motivation, here it is - it works for me! Enjoy your day!

03.01.2022 So excited for tomorrow as its the launch of the Spring Collection! If I could have put everything in the image, I would have! So many more goodies also on their way, plus a huge range of new candle scents - I spoil you guys haha! Get ready, 10am AEST is when things go live! ... www.waxlye.com.au

03.01.2022 Few jobs to do first, but then I have a big night of work planned, and I can't wait to share it with you! Enjoy your day everyone!

03.01.2022 It's time to dance, people! Yes I'm still on holidays, but boy oh boy do you all love your candles and soaps! I'll be back to work next week on the 11th, and the website will be reloaded then too, but.... By popular demand, and because you just can't help yourselves (I don't blame you either!), the shop will be open for a few hours on WEDNESDAY, January 6th! ... If you're dying for a restock or to try out something new, feel free to stop by between 10am and 3pm (if you don't know the address, just send me a message :)) If you are local and can't make it that day, don't forget you can also grab some Wax & Lye goodies from the Post Office!

03.01.2022 Coffee, cake, candles... Definitely on a winning tri-fector here at The Crepe Myrtle Tea & Coffee Rooms Im so proud to be having my statement scented candles and artisan soaps here in beautiful Stroud, a place that is very important to me and my whole family (going back generations and generations, my mums even on the popular local post card and shell hate me for saying it! ) This is definitely a very special day for me and for Wax & Lye, Im feeling very lucky indeed! ... Thank you so much to the amazing Judy and her wonderful team at The Crepe Myrtle for this incredible opportunity, and for making the best damn lemon cake Ive ever had! Its called "Leathal Lemon" guys, get on it!!! Definitely worth the day trip to give it a try, wow! www.waxlye.com.au

01.01.2022 What a fantastic way to spend a night out! Thank you so much to the lovely Sarah from Home Grown Flower Co for hosting this wonderful night of fun, held right here in Clarence Town! It was so lovely to spend some time being crafty just for fun with a group of lovely ladies, and to see all the different ways the same flowers/leaves could be arranged by all the different makers into all sorts of beautiful creations!... I apparently embraced an Amish persona and am looking forward to a good harvest, so I've been told! ;) Hey, I'm standing by it as I adore Billy Buttons; they're just so happy looking! Sarah makes absolutely stunning arrangements featuring fresh and dried native flora, suitable for all sorts of occasions. You can even accompany them with a gift box of goodies featuring local wines, chocolates, jams, honey and candles and soaps. No idea where she gets them from... To stay in the loop for any upcoming workshops in the new year, or to purchase a bunch of her beautiful flowers, make sure you check out Home Grown Flower Co, based right here in Clarence Town! www.waxlye.com.au

01.01.2022 How is everyone enjoying this heat? If you like to cool down in the bath on hot days, why not get yourself some fun Christmas themed bathbombs before they're all gone? :) You can enjoy a Grinch Heart (Mistletoe & Ivy) or a bit of Christmas Cheer (Black Raspberry & Vanilla) while relaxing and cooling down. They're made with nourishing dry ingredients and oils, skin safe colours and additives, and last upwards of 15 minutes if left undisturbed to create pretty bath art foam. ...If you prefer to hold them under running water for some super sized bubbles instead, you definitely won't be disappointed! Either way, these Christmas bath bombs sound like a winner in my books! Order yours now via the website to avoid missing out! www.waxlye.com.au