The Story of us..

Creator, Maker and Owner: 

Hello, I'm Kara and I create, design, hand paint, make and hand pour all the candles, melts, room diffusers, glassware and gifts you’re shopping today, operating from Tamworth NSW.

A bit about me:

Wife to Jamie and mum of 2 boys. Born and raised in Tamworth. I have worked as Store Manager in a few different fashion retailers and worked on and off at my parents' printer business since I was 13! This year (2022), my husband and I became the new owners of Cartridges 2340 (@the_printer_shop), buying the business from my parents and also expanding Wick + Wax Candle.

I’ve always loved all kinds of crafting. Sewing (love the finished product but I actually hate sewing itself 🤷‍♀️) crochet, knitting, scrap booking, candle making (obviously), painting, drawing, jewellery making.

At Florense, we embody the grace of florals and the enchantment of aromas, crafting not merely products, but experiences that enrich your living spaces. Specialising in hand-painted glassware, hand-poured candles, and innovative DIY kits, our products are designed to ignite your creativity and enhance your home's aesthetic appeal.
'Florense' combines the delicacy of 'Flor'—flowers that inspire our exclusive glassware collection—with 'ense,' representing the captivating scents embedded within our candles and home fragrances. Pronounced like the city "Florence".
Our hand-painted glassware range is painted by Kara White, from Tamworth, NSW. Each item is meticulously painted by hand, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. This unique quality makes Kara’s glassware highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Crafted with precision and care, each glassware piece is also durable and designed for semi-regular use, making it both a practical and stylish choice for dining and entertaining.
Benefits of Soy Wax - Why choose Coconut Soy blend wax?
  • Soy wax is a solid form of hydrogenated Soy Bean oil, making it a natural and renewable product.  
  • Coconut wax is a form of hydrogenated Coconut oil, making it the most eco-friendly wax to use for candles.
  • Soy wax burns more slowly and even than other waxes, meaning you'll enjoy your candles longer. Even though you will pay a little more for a Coconut Soy blend wax, the slower burn time helps counteract the extra expense. 
  • Candles made from a Coconut Soy blend wax have a much cleaner burn than other waxes as they produce much less smoke.

Cotton Wicks

  • Wicks used in our candles contain NO lead or other harmful metals.
  • Trimming wicks before each use allows for a consistent burn time.

    Oils

    • Our candles are made with 100% concentrated fragrant oils, giving a great scent. 
    • The fragrant oils used in Wick & Wax Candles are Australian made.