A Legacy in the Making
On the 25th of Nov. 1876 Walter Smith is born, the first Artisan. Walter was a true pioneer of agriculture in Australia, establishing a viable sheep industry/horticulture for others to follow in Australia.
"A pioneering Australian, he crafted and repaired everything with his own
hands—nothing was wasted, and every tool was essential, carefully maintained
like a lifeline."
The Smith family set the stage for this agricultural change, establishing a pivotal role of fruit and vegetable production within the Adelaide Hills, a renown food and beverage producing area still to this day. Another key industry was the establishment of bees, with honey and the all important production of wax.
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The 1980's were a happening era with huge economic booms across sectors, including Australia's agriculture sector. This saw the owner Jarrad, spending large amounts of time in the Adelaide Hills on the Smith family market garden and rural agriculture farm in South Australia. This paved the way for the future.
"You can take the boy out of the country, but you can never take the country out of the boy."
Artisan’s Son uses its rich legacy of traditional craftsmanship, passed down through generations. Committed to preserving and enhancing historical wax formulas, the company began refining its premium blends in the early 2000s, using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Today, Artisan’s Son proudly offers a line of Australian-made wax products that combine heritage methods with modern performance — honoring the past while meeting the demands of today.
Artisan's Son starts trading under its formal entity name 'Artisans Son PTY LTD', with investments in local manufacturing equipment and locations. Thus securing Australian Made and Owned business into the future.
About our Heritage
Artisan's Son - Australian Premium Wax Based Products
Founded in 1986, Artisan's Son was created by professional artisans/craftsmen for those wanting products free of chemicals and a genuine alternative to cheap and nasty hardware store products.
Today, Artisan's Son creates some of the best products available on the market, including the A.S. Fabric Wax and Wax Based Leather Conditioner. In addition to these market leading products, A.S. also stocks market unique products such as the A.S. Metal and Wood Conditioners, both of which are made using food grade waxes.
The products and the processes of making the products are time honored. With all of the products being made by hand to ensure that the customer is getting the very best. "Machines simply can not replace the generation knowledge of carefully timed and cooled waxes" - J. Wyett, owner of Artisan's Son explains whilst stirring a vat of steaming golden liquid.
The products are also used by many high profile artists across Australia, including Barry Gardner, Barossa’s most renown and acclaimed knife maker & Sebastian, Hahndorf's famous leather smith. With such passion and history to its products, the range continues to grow, yet stay loyal to its vision of products that are tried, tested and used by the very artisans that create them.
